Form and Function of Unique Marine Ecosystems
MBAQ201
Description
This course is an examination into the structure and dynamics of various saltwater ecosystems, and builds from basic ecological principles sustaining marine life. Issues covered include an exploration of habitats ranging from estuaries to the rocky intertidal zone and coral reefs to the open ocean. Major ecological communities will be studied, with a particular focus on those supported by kelp and plankton, and include an exploration into unique marine environments such as the deep sea. Additional topics include trophic interactions, energy flow, and community and population organization in select marine habitats. Students will explore the ecological processes controlling the distribution and abundance of marine organisms and community structure, and examine the impact of humans on the marine environment.
Pre Reqs:
BIOL 203 Ecological Principles: Applications to Conservation
Dates
May 19, 2025 — Jun 22, 2025
Jul 14, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025
Aug 25, 2025 — Sep 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025
Jan 12, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 — May 10, 2026
May 18, 2026 — Jun 21, 2026
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $1410
