Intertidal ecology pp. Interstitial organisms pp. Estuaries and salt marshes pp. 328-366 EXAM III X. Mangrove communities pp. Coral reefs pp.
Symbiotic relationships pp.
Human impact on the oceans pp. Laboratories will include principles of aquarium science and surveys of Atlantic reef corals, estuarine plankton, mollusks and algae, along with field trips to reefs, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal areas, and estuaries. All students are expected to attend every lecture and laboratory session, and to be on time. However, a student can miss the equivalent of one week of class in both lecture and laboratory without penalty. If a student misses more than the equivalent of one week of class, the student may be dropped from the course by the professor.