300
A study of the physical properties of seawater, global heat balance, hydrodynamics, ocean currents, waves, tides, and underwater sound and optics. Lecture only.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Pre- or corequisite:
PHY 201 or
PHY 206
Introduction to marine organisms, factors controlling their distribution and abundance, and the adaptations to and interactions with their environment. This course will emphasize the importance of trophic interactions in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow, productivity and climate control. At least one weekend field excursion will be required.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Biology lower-core curriculum,
MAR 200
Introduction to marine organisms, factors controlling their distribution and abundance, and the adaptations to and interactions with their environment. This course will emphasize the importance of trophic interactions in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow, productivity and climate control. At least one weekend field excursion will be required.
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites
Biology lower-core curriculum,
MAR 200
Studies the ecology, physiology and communities of marine primary producers with emphases on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Topics explored are phytoplankton, benthic macroalgae, mangroves, seagrass and saltmarsh communities.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
Biology lower-core curriculum and
MAR 200,
BIO 212 or
MAR 222.
Studies the ecology, physiology and communities of marine primary producers with emphases on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Topics explored are phytoplankton, benthic macroalgae, mangroves, seagrass and saltmarsh communities.
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites
Biology lower-core curriculum and
MAR 200,
BIO 212 or
MAR 222.
This course examines coral reef ecosystems, including their biology, ecology, geologic setting, the chemical and physical characteristics, and the impact of global climate change on this ecosystem type. Immediately after the end of the spring semester, students will participate in a 14-day Study Abroad experience at the Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences on the island of Roatan in Honduras.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
BIO 203,
BIO 204, permission of instructor;
MAR 100 or its equivalent is strongly recommended