MSCI 655 - Marine Physiology Ecology

Spring, even years (2) Rivest.

To provide an introduction to foundational literature in marine physiological ecology - the study of how the function of marine organisms interacts with and is influenced by the surrounding environment. The course will incorporate comparative and evolutionary themes into physiological topics and will touch on molecular and cellular mechanisms. The course will emphasize the organismal, ecological, and evolutionary significance of physiological function.