MSCI 461 - Marine Biological Invasions

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Marine Science

Description:

(3) (Prereq: permission of the instructor, and a grade of C or better in MSCI 302/302L or BIOL 370/370L) An integrated overview of background theory, natural history, biogeography, physiological ecology, and current status of biological invasions in marine habitats. Proven and potential impacts to estuarine and marine communities, ecosystems, fisheries, and conservation will be discussed and integrated with current models. Life history traits and vectors will be evaluated and related to control strategies, resource management, and policy as well as global climate change, biodiversity, and aquaculture using the primary literature as a foundation. Three lecture hours per week. S, odd years.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take 1 group; GROUP: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L; Minimum grade C; GROUP: Take BIOL*370 BIOL*370L; Minimum grade C;

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Marine Science; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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