The Aquatic Environment (Biology 5863-030)


A study of inland waters, estuaries, and marine habitats with emphasis on aquatic ecology and community structure. Prerequisite: 18 hours of biology and two semesters of chemistry or approval by the department head.

Lecture - 3 hr. per week. Students will be expected to make a 20 minute oral presentation on a selected topic regarding the aquatic environment.
 

AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT LECTURE EXAM SCHEDULE

February 12  Lecture Exam 1
March 5  Lecture Exam 2 
April 9  Lecture Exam 3 (Wednesday) 
May 7  Final Exam (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)

OUTLINE OF LECTURE TOPICS

CLASSIFICATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

SURFACE CURRENTS

VERTICAL CIRCULATION (ATLANTIC)

AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT LINKS

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS