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E&ES306
Coral Reef Ecology and Geology
E&ES306 SP
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Next Offered in 9899 SP
This course analyzes the inter-relationships between
geologic setting, physical processes and ecologic zonation
within the tropical reef environment dominated by the
association of symbiotic corals and benthic algae. The
course will consist primarily of readings and discussion of
research literature on the topic. Laboratory examination of
coralline and algal species and their sedimentary
by-products will focus on benthic community analysis. A
major component of the course will be a concentrated ten-day
session during the midsemester recess taught in the field at
a station on the barrier reef offshore Belize, Central
America. Mornings daily will be spent in
lecture-seminar-laboratory, followed by afternoon field
trips and experiments in and around the reef habitat.
MAJOR READINGS
Extensive readings from a variety of texts
and the primary literature.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One exam, one literature
review paper and several classroom presentations are
required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is
designed for advanced Biology or E&ES majors, but is also
appropriate for majors from any of the natural sciences as
long as they have taken either E&ES 106 (Oceanography) or
BIOL207 (Physiology & Evolution). All students must
complete a strenuous qualifying swimming test before leaving
for the field component. SCUBA diving will NOT be a
permitted activity in this course. Enrollment will be
limited to 12 students by application during Drop/Add
registration.
Students will have to pay their own transportation to and
accommodations at the field station. In addition, a
facilities fee will be charged by the department for the use
of laboratory facilities and equipment, boats, and vehicles.
It is estimated that the total cost of the field component
will be approximately $1,500.00 per student. University or
departmental resources may be available to cover part of
these expenses. A $700.00 deposit will be required from
each student at the time of application for registration.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Fieldwork Laboratory Lecture
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
E&ES106 or BIOL207 or E&ES227
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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