Normally Offered: Fall by Professor Oscar Schofield.

Offered in alternate years (next offered Fall )

Office - Marine Sciences, Room 318C

732-932-6555x548 (w)

609-688-9444 (h)

e-mail: oscar@imcs.rutgers.edu

Pre-requisites and other registration restrictions: Prerequisites: By permission of instructor. Format: Lecture

Description: The primary emphasis of the course is on the physiological ecology of the phytoplankton emphasizing how physical/chemical factors regulate phytoplankton productivity. A second goal is to provide background on new technologies being developed to study phytoplankton in nature. Readings from primary literature and a reference list for each topic will be provided to act as a springboard for your own research.

Examinations: The course grade will be based upon a midterm (20%), a final exam (20%), and a term paper (60%). An NSF proposal (10 pages, project description, see attached document), chosen by the student, will emphasize any topic pertinent to phytoplankton biology/ecology.

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Additional Information: You may click here to view a  syllabus  for the course when last offered. Specific details may vary from year to year.