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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ES 253 - Coral Reef Ecology


Coral reefs are coastal marine ecosystems that are among the most complex, diverse and fragile on our planet. This half-course will cover the application of basic ecological principles to this unique ecosystem, an introduction to the species endemic to the community, and a discussion of the major threats to the ecosystem, both natural and anthropogenic.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites/Restrictions: (BI-151 Minimum grade C) or ES-107; Juniors and Seniors Only.

LSC/Core: Processes of Scientific Reasoning/ Scientific Inquiry

Notes: Must complete both ES253 and ES254 to earn LSC/CORE credit

Crosslisted: BI-253

When Offered: Fall