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E&ES350

Coastal and Estuarine Environments
E&ES350 FA

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Next Offered in 9899 FA

A detailed analysis of research literature on coastal, estuarine, and sublittoral environments and processes. The course will include field trips along the Connecticut River estuary and the northeast shore of Long Island Sound.

MAJOR READINGS

Numerous readings of articles from the
primary literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students will be expected to present brief lectures to the class based an analysis of their readings. A term paper will be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Access to the course is by application to the instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Field trips Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: E&ES101 and E&ES106

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

"Sothern Bali and its off-lying islands have some dramatic cliffs below which dolphins, turtles, and schools of large fish can be seen. The narrow cliff ledges provide nesting sites for the elegant White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaeton lepturus).

Reference:

Whitten, Tony and Jane. WILD INDONESIA, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1992. Photos by Gerald Cubitt.


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