MRNE 393 - Coastal Ecosystem Management

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the spring semester

An in-depth examination of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem as well as the principles and practices of adaptive ecosystem management. Students will explore the physical, chemical, geological, and biological components of estuaries and how science informs ecosystem restoration efforts. They will also gain hands-on experience deploying ecosystem management tools, including environmental monitoring and ecosystem simulation modeling.

Prerequisite(s): Any two of the following: MRNE 110, BIOL 105, BIOL 106, CHEM 106, ENST 250.