Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 APU Catalog 
    
2018-2019 APU Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAR 41000 - Coral Reef Ecology


(4) A field-oriented block course that examines the ecology of coral reefs and associated organisms, including reef building organisms, organisms that live on or in the reef, and coral reef ecosystems. Topics include coral taxonomy, reproduction, morphology and ecology, reef structure and zonation, coral identification, symbionts on coral reefs, and coral reef ecosystems. Students will spend substantial time in or on the water (snorkeling). No SCUBA certification required. Lab included. Lab fee required. Additional costs of travel to and within the tropics are required of the student. Prerequisites: SC 25000  and SC 33000 . Offered: Spring.



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