Course Title:
			
				Ocean and Coastal Processes
			
		 
		
			Course Description:
			
				Examines the coupling between physical and biological processes on coral reefs and adjacent habitats.  Focuses on biophysical, oceanographic, and benthic-pelagic processes acting in coral reef and associated nearshore ecosystems. Specific topics include oceanographic-forcing mechanisms, organismal biomechanics, hydrodynamics, and nutrient dynamics.
			
		 
		 
		
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			Prerequisite 1:
			
				BIO U301
			
		 
		
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			Cross-Listed Course 1:
			
				BIO G219
			
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			Repeatable:
			
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