Introduction to the science of preserving marine diversity. Aim is to introduce students to major conservation issues associated with marine ecosystems. Topics include decline of open ocean fisheries, salmon conservation, bycatch issues in fisheries, use of marine reserves, marine invasions, marine pollution and global warming. Offered with support of the Pew Conservation Trust. Course will include five guest lectures from other universities who specialize in marine conservation.
Variability is an integral part of biology.
This course provides an introduction to probability and its use in designing experiments to address biological problems. It focuses on analysis of variance, when and how to use it, why it works, and how to interpret the results. Other topics include designing complex, but practical, asymmetrical experiments and environmental impact studies, as well as regression and analysis of covariance. Computer-based data analysis will also be covered. 3 units 175H. Problems in Marine Ecology and Ecophysiology .