MSCI 301
BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Interdisciplinary study of marine organisms, how they interact with each other and their physical, chemical and geological environment. Emphasis on how these interactions impact abundance, diversity and temporal and spatial distributions. 3 lectures. Prerequisites: BIO 160, BIO 161, BIO 263, PSC 201, CHEM 129, and STAT 218.
MSCI 403
OCEAN SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
Introduction to techniques in oceanography and marine sciences. Hands-on technical training in sampling, measuring, tagging and tracking of bathymetry and geography; waves, tides and currents; salinity, temperature and pressure; dissolved oxygen and pH; irradiance and light scattering; phytoplankton and zooplankton; and benthic fauna and marine macrofauna. 1 lecture, 2 labs.
Prerequisites: CHEM 302, MSCI 301, and STAT 218.
MCRO 224
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
Microbial cellular structure and function, nutrition and growth dynamics, control of microbial growth, metabolism, genetics, and viruses. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms emphasized. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIO 161, CHEM 111, CHEM 124 or CHEM 127
MCRO 436
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
Ecology and interactions of microorganisms in natural environments. Role of microorganisms in ecosystem function such as nutrient cycling, extreme environments, symbioses. Applications of microorganisms in the environment such as bioremediation, biocontrol, biofuels. 2 lectures, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: BIO 160; BIO 161; BIO 263; and MCRO 221 or MCRO 224; or graduate standing in Biological Sciences.