BIO 416: Coral Reef Biology - spring

Prerequisite: BIO 121, BIO 122, BIO 131, BIO 132, & BIO 215

General Education requirement: Natural Science Technology

A focus on the coral reef ecosystem from many biological perspectives -- anatomical, physiological, ecological, evolutionary and more. Coral reefs are threatened by many anthropogenic impacts, which are currently compounding to make this a critical decade for coral reef conservation efforts. The class will have lectures, readings of current research, discussions, and other assignments.