Time Schedule:
Julie E Keister
OCEAN 532
Seattle Campus
Examines the roll of zooplankton in ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. Covers the distribution and abundance of zooplankton in space and time; small-scale distributions; morphology and behavior; population dynamic, energetics, and secondary production; trophic structure and dynamics; biogeography; impacts of climate change; and models of populations and food chains.
Class description
The role of zooplankton in marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. Distribution and abundance of zooplankton in space and time; small-scale distributions; morphology and behavior; population dynamics, energetics, and secondary production; trophic structure and dynamics; biogeography; impacts of climate change; and models of populations and food chains.
Student learning goals
Develop and understanding of the role of zooplankton in aquatic ecosystems.
Learn to critically read and understand the primary literature.
Develop discussion and written skills.
General method of instruction
Mix of lectures, literature reading and discussion, projects.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Evaluation for this course will be primarily based on active and thoughtful discussion of assigned readings. Written assignments will include a final class project and occasional assignments through the quarter.
