MSCI 5720 - Subtidal Ecology

(4 Units)
The ecology of nearshore rocky subtidal populations and communities with emphasis on kelp forests. Lectures and discussions of original literature. Field work with SCUBA including group projects on underwater research techniques and community analysis, and individual research on ecological questions chosen by the student.Corequisite: MSCI 5722.Prerequisites: MLML diver certification and marine ecology. Knowledge of marine algae, invertebrates, and statistics is recommended. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory or field, 6 hours) (MLML 272)(Spring)

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