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Biological Oceanography

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Th 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W04-0122 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Th 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0122
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

The course analyzes the processes governing the population dynamics of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and benthos. The course stresses the interaction between marine biology and relevant aspects of physical, chemical and geological oceanography. The course has a special emphasis on applied benthic ecology, especially the effects of pollution on the coastal zone. Other topics include the microphytobenthos, modeling competition, predation & benthic community structure, zooplankton grazing & predation, satellite remote sensing, and the effects of climate change on marine populations.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W04-0122

Enrolled / Capacity

6 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Juanita Urban-Rich

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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