MSCI 574 - Phytoplankton Ecology

Spring, odd years (2) Millette. Prerequisite(s): MSCI 501D

This course will provide a fundamental understanding of modern phytoplankton ecology - the relationship of phototrophic plankton to one another and their environment. Topics covered in this course will include, phytoplankton blooms, toxin production, phytoplankton mortality, and how to conduct experiments with and sample for phytoplankton.