IB 456: Advanced Tropical Marine Biology

Course Details

Description: Offers a comprehensive exploration of tropical marine ecosystems, focusing on the biogeography, evolution, and ecology of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. Students will investigate the function, physiology, behavior, and ecological roles of tropical marine organisms, as well as the evolutionary dynamics of reef systems and their inhabitants.
Hours:4
Course Offered in Semester(s): Spring
Course Schedule: U of I Course Explorer Schedule
Syllabus: PDF of Course Syllabus