Catalog Search:  PCB6335C: Estuarine Ecology 4 Prerequisite: 
Graduate status, PCB 3043C or equivalent Estuarine ecology
involves an examination of the unique physical, chemical, &
biological interactions within estuaries, emphasizing energy
flow and nutrient cycles. The lecture portion of this course
consists of two parts, a brief general introduction and overview
followed by forays into specific areas of Estuarine Ecology. The
introduction portion of the course is designed to bring graduate
students with diverse backgrounds to the same point by the end
of the semester with respect to basic Geological, Biological,
Chemical, and Ecological principles relating to estuaries. The
remainder of the course will examine specialized topics which
are of current interest or which have played important roles in
the development of the field. Students will be introduced to
these advanced topics through guest lectures, scientific papers
and field work. (A laboratory fee of $51.93 will be assessed.)