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MAR 301 Physical Oceanography

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

MAR 310 Biological Oceanography

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

MAR 310L Biological Oceanogrphy Laboratory

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

MAR 327 Marine Botany

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.

MAR 327L Marine Botany Laboratory

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.

MAR 344 Coral Reefs

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