EAS 4620

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EAS 4620
Marine Ecosystem Sustainability

Course information provided by the 2021-2022 Catalog.

Lectures and discussion focus on current research in marine ecosystems with an emphasis on processes unique to marine systems and current issues of ocean sustainability. A synthetic treatment of multiple levels of organization in the ocean including organismal, population, community, and ecosystems. Examples are drawn from all types of marine habitats, including polar seas, temperate coastal waters, and tropical coral reefs.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOEE 1610.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Outcomes

  • Understand how coral reefs work.
  • Understand how microorganisms structure habitats.
  • Understand role of major pelagic species.
  • Read and discuss a research paper.
  • Understand oceanographic processes.
  • Understand biological/ecological processes.
  • Prepare by reading scientific papers and then produce their own research proposal.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, BIO-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4620, EAS 5620

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17543 EAS 4620   LEC 001

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    • TR Savage Hall 100
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Webster, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person