In the course outline below, the titles of case history lectures are printed in italics. The field component of the course consists of field collection and field experiments, followed by laboratory analyses of the materials collected. Projects are integrated with the class field and laboratory work. They explore particular research objectives, designed to be limited in scope, so they can be accomplished within the time assigned to the course. The activities include preparation and culturing techniques followed by light, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy.
Student present the project results in the style of professional meetings.
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 9th edition. Additional readings include major review articles and primary research contributions from the MBL library. This unique resource of marine research is available to students. Think small, think global, think time, think multidimensional. Microcosm vs. macrocosm.