3.00 Credits
An introduction to the biology and ecology of reef-building corals and coral reefs. Topics to be covered include coral ecology (physical environment, nutrition, reproduction, growth, population structure), taxonomy, systematic, diversity, biogeography, reef-building processes, and natural and human induced disturbances. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 111 AND BIOL 111L AND BIOL 112 AND BIOL 112L AND BIOL 211 AND BIOL 211D AND ( BIOL 212 OR BIOL 305 ) AND BIOL 341