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MSCI 472: Pop Biology of Marine Organsm

3.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(3 credits)(Prereq: MSCI*302/L or permission of instructor)(Coreq: MATH*160 or MATH*160A, and MSCI*472L) The course will cover principles of population biology as related to marine organisms emphasizing theoretical and applied aspects of natural population dynamics and regulation, and development of skills for modeling and managing coastal marine populations. Specific topics covered include concepts of linear and nonlinear dynamics, demography, life history evolution, density dependence, population interaction models, individual based models, and larval ecology. Prerequisite: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L;, GROUP: Take MSCI*472L; GROUP: Take MATH*160 or MATH*160A; Corequisite: MATH*160 MSCI*472L

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MSCI 472L: Pop Biol of Marine Organ Lab

1.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

Laboratory accompanying MSCI 472. Prerequisite: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L;, Take MSCI*472; Corequisite: MSCI*472

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MSCI 473: Biology of Sharks

3.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in BIOL*122/L)(Coreq: MSCI*473L) An introduction to the biology of sharks. Lecture component covers evolution, anatomy, behavior, natural history, physiology, conservation, and ecology. Classes will be held on campus and/or at a field stations. F,Su Prerequisite: Take BIOL*122 BIOL*122L; Minimum grade C;, Take MSCI*473L;

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MSCI 473L: Biology of Sharks Lab

1.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(1 credit)(Coreq: MSCI*473) Lab topics include taxonomy, diversity, anatomy, and physiology. Field activities include capture, identification, work-up, and tagging of sharks; telemetry tracking; and observation of shark behavior in both their natural habitiat and captivit. Laboratory activites are held on campus, in local waters, and/or at a field station. F,Su Prerequisite: Take MSCI*473(2904); Corequisite: MSCI*473

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MSCI 475: Marine Ecology

3.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(=Biology 575) Principles of organismic environmental interactions in various marine habitats. Emphasis on marshes, estuaries, and coastal waters. Each student will be required to give an oral presentation. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. F'97. Prerequisite: Take MSCI*475L;, Take MSCI*302; Corequisite: MSCI*475L

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MSCI 475L: Marine Ecology Laboratory

1.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(1 credit)(Coreq: MSCI*475) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in lecture. F Prerequisite: Take MSCI*475; Corequisite: MSCI*475

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MSCI 476: Biology of Marine Plankton

3.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(3 credits)(Prereq: a grade of 'C' or better in MSCI*302/L)(Coreq: MSCI*476L) This course explores the structure and function of planktonic communities. The role of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacteria are examined in detail. Concepts such as: mineral cycling, energy flow, predator/prey relationships, tropic interactions, and spatial and temporal dynamics are investigated in lecture, discussion, and an integrated laboratory setting. The laboratory consists of 3 field studies conducted in esuarine and marine environments, and may require weekend commitments. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. S, odd years. Prerequisite: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L; Minimum grade C;, Take MSCI*476L(MSCI_476L);

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MSCI 476L: Biology of Marine Plankton Lab

1.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(1 credit)(Coreq: MSCI*476) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in lecture. The laboratory consists of field studies conducted in estuarine and marine environments and may require weekend committments. S, odd years Prerequisite: Take MSCI*476(MSCI_476);

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MSCI 477: Ecology of Coral Reefs

3.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in MSCI*302/L and permission of instructor) Principles of organization, structure, productivity and biological diversity of coral reef ecosystem, with emphasis on their sensitivity and stability. Three-week Maymester field experience on a tropical coral reef plus prepatory meetings, assignments, and lectures during the previous Spring semester. May Prerequisite: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L; Minimum grade C;

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MSCI 478: Marine Invertebrate Zoology

3.00 Credits

Coastal Carolina University

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in MSCI*302/L or BIOL*370/L)(Coreq: MSCI*478L) A comprehensive survey of the biology, functional morphology, life history, ecology, and relationships between marine invertebrate taxa. Focus will be on the Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, and invertebrate members of Chordata. Global issues related to invertebrates and their roles in food webs, fisheries, and aquaculture will also be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. F Prerequisite: Take 1 group; GROUP: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L; Minimum grade C; GROUP: Take BIOL*370 BIOL*370L; Minimum grade C;, Take MSCI*478L(5148); Corequisite: MSCI*478L

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