A study of marine organisms and their relationships to the environment, including such topics as primary production, populations and communities, biogeochemical cycles, trophic ecology, larval ecology and human influences. Laboratory involves weekly quantitative studies implemented as class projects. Prerequisites: four semesters science or permission of instructor. Dr. Chet Rakocinski. COA 446/546, 446L/546L. Five semester hours credit (3/2). Course field fee is $400.00.