Coastal and Estuarine Ecology

Undergraduate

The physical, chemical and biological features and processes of coastal and estuarine waters. Ecosystem health indicators and impacts of pollutants, invasive species, tidal energy extraction, rehabilitation of coastal wetlands and estuaries, and other anthropogenic activities will be discussed. Field work on nearby shores and estuaries is required. (3h lab). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2073 with a minimum grade of C-.