Experience in scientific writing. General biology, ecology, genetics, physiology. See URAF626 for course description. MAST 623 Physiology of Marine Organisms 3 Processes and mechanisms of adaptation of organisms to marine environments. Examines how environmental factors affect physiological processes in marine organisms.
Lectures address physiological processes at cellular, whole organism and habitat levels.
Oceanography 3 Broad, multidisciplinary approach to marine life and biological processes in the oceans and estuaries. Species composition and biogeography discussed in relation to physical, chemical and geological processes. Examines and quantifies organisms' physiological responses to the abiotic and biotic environment. 1 Analysis of current research in the biology of halophytic plants. Emphasis on student seminars and group discussions of the current literature.