Intertidal, subtidal, geographical, and seasonal distribution of marine algae. Functional aspects of algal form, structure, productivity, and energy economy of marine algal communities. Algal utilization and aquaculture. Recognition of landscape patterns, sight identification of common and indicator species, classification of major community types, and uses of native species in landscape design. Four weekend field trips required.
Laboratory emphasizes field and computer methods.
Three weekend field trips required. Characteristics of physical environment which influence species adaptation and distribution. Three weekend field trips required. Emphasis on Pacific Northwest species. Illumination systems, bright field, phase-contrast, dark field, fluorescence and other microscopical techniques.