MSCI 457 - Marine Zooplankton (3 credits)

(Prereq: MSCI 302 or BIOL 310) (Coreq: MSCI 457L) An introduction to the zooplankton populations found in coastal and oceanic waters. History of the field, sampling, ecological relationships, feeding, reproduction, and predator-prey interactions. Laboratory deals with the morphology and taxonomy of the major groups. Offered as needed.