Ecological Adaptations of Seaweeds

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

An exploration of morphological, physiological, genetic and reproductive adaptations of seaweeds to their natural and man-altered environments. Daily lectures and laboratory exercises will complement frequent field observations. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department. Students are expected to have completed at least 54 units of a Biology program and to have successfully completed courses in organismal diversity, introductory genetics, cell biology and/or biochemistry. Statistics is recommended.