BIOL 5432G - Deep Sea Environments (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course examines the current knowledge about hydrothermal systems in terms of their deep-sea environment and their geological and chemical makeup. Emphasis is placed on studying symbiotic relationships, reproductive biology, larval dispersal, thermal tolerances, sulfide and sensory adaptations by organisms found in non-vent, vent, and cold seep environments. Graduate students will complete assignments beyond the scope of the undergraduate requirements. These assignments require higher-level mastery of the subject matter and additional deliverables representative of graduate-level work, as determined by the instructor.

Cross Listing(s): BIOL 5432.
Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students