MSC 422 Coral Reef Ecology
This course will offer an in-depth examination of tropical coastal communities, including coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, intertidal, beaches, and salt ponds. Terrestrial systems also will be studied. Emphasis will be on the ecology and conservation of these systems. The course will be a combination of intensive classroom work on the JU campus and intensive field experience. Unique aspects of Caribbean culture will be incorporated. Course fee: possible travel expenses. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MSC 111 & MSC 112 and MSC 113 & MSC 114, or BIOL 280, or permission of instructor.