Biological Oceanography

Graduate / Professional

Exploration of oceanic ecosystems and how these environments function as coupled physical/biological systems. Ocean currents and other physical processes determine where nutrients are available to support primary production and where organisms from plankton to top predators occur. Includes discussion of anthropogenic impacts, such as the effects of fishing and climate change on marine ecosystems. Recommended prerequisite: college-level biology or ecology course. 3 Course cr MW 1:05pm-2:20pm