Advanced Topics in Marine Science

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Third-year standing; BIOL 2101; or permission of the Department; This course explores selected topics in the study of ocean ecosystems ranging from the microbial ecology of the ocean's surface to the unique adaptations of cryptic animals in the ocean's depths with an emphasis on topics of current global significance. Students will apply knowledge from topical studies to evaluate emerging large-scale human activities in the oceans such as ecosystem restoration efforts, offshore aquaculture, deep sea mining, and geoengineering. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)