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Coral Reef Ecology and ManagementTime: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM Place: Bingham 103 Description: This is a one-hour class that is a combination of lecture, reading of primary material and experiential learning. The lectures will describe key physical and chemical characteristics of the coral reef environment and will also cover a broad range of relevant topics in coral reef ecology. Part of the course will also familiarize students with the identification of the principal corals and fishes found in the Caribbean. A major goal of this class is to educate students about the various threats to coral reefs around the world and explore management options that can offer some protection to coral reef communities. The Institute for the Environment places a strong emphasis on field-based learning. We run a number of semester-long field site programs, so this is intended at one level to be an introduction to field based learning, and we hope students will consider engaging in further such experiences in the future. Finally, we find it important to nurture a strong sense of community amongst our students, so we hope this experience will help build strong bonds of camaraderie and contribute to the intellectual environment within the Institute. This course has a non-refundable $100 course fee. See the Trip Description and Preparation page for a detailed description of costs associated with the trip to St. John. Grading: Participation in class lectures - 10% Required readings:
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