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Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
EEMB 106. Biology of Fishes
The evolution, systematics, biogeography, and ecology of fishes. (F)
EEMB 112. Invertebrate Zoology
An introduction to the classification, structure, life histories, and habits of the major phyla of invertebrate animals (excluding annelids and arthropods), with emphasis on the marine fauna of the Santa Barbara area. (F)
EEMB 116. Invertebrate Zoology: Higher Invertebrates
An introduction to the classification, structure, life histories and habits of annelids and arthropods, with emphasis on the aquatic fauna of the Santa Barbara area. (S)
EEMB 134. Phycology
Overview on the biology of macroalgae and phytoplankton, with emphasis on living and adapting in the various environments. Topics include form-function, ecophysiology, unique aspects of biochemistry, antiherbivore strategies, applied phycology and mariculture. (S)
EEMB 144. Marine Microbiology
Exploration of evolution, ecology, biochemistry, and genetics of marine bacteria. Topics include: historical perspective, molecular approaches in microbial ecology, trophic interactions/biogeochemistry, physiological adaptations, and biochemistry and genetics of selected systems (bioluminescence, deep-sea adaptations, cell-surface interactions, starvation survival). (W)
EEMB 144L. Marine Microbiology Lab
A laboratory survey of the diversity, physiology and ecology of marine prokaryotes, and methods used to identify, quantify and measure their activities. (W).
EEMB 145A. Environmental Processes in Oceans and Lakes
A discussion of biological, chemical, physical, and optical processes in marine and freshwater environments and the linkage between these processes. Emphasis on primary production, global biogeochemical cycles, nutrient dynamics, and synoptic mapping of biological and physical patterns. (F)
EEMB 145AL. Chemical and Physical Methods of Aquatic Environments
A survey of physical and chemical methods used by limnologists and oceanographers supplemented with field observations. (F)
EEMB 145B. Environmental Processes in Oceans and Lakes
A continuation of EEMB 145A with emphasis on secondary productivity, ecology of higher trophic levels including zooplankton and fish, food web dynamics, benthic-pelagic coupling, ocean circulation, and biogeographical aspects of pelagic communities. (W)
EEMB 145BL. Methods of Aquatic Biology
Laboratory and field techniques used to measure various biological processes including productivity, and to sample, identify, enumerate, and culture marine organisms. (W)
EEMB 145C. Aquatic Communities
A survey of the patterns of distribution, diversity, and abundance of species in marine and freshwater communities, with an emphasis on the dynamic interactions which shape these patterns. Applied aspects: fisheries, mariculture. (S)
EEMB 145CL. Methods of Aquatic Community Ecology
Experience in the field techniques of aquatic community ecology. (S)
EEMB 147. Biology of Coral Reefs
An intensive discussion of coral reefs, including their paleontology, geomorphology and geochemistry, population biology, and physiology. (S)
EEMB 149. Mariculture for the 21st Century: Research Frontiers
Recent progress and new directions in research increasing production of valuable marine animals, plants and microorganisms. Control of reproduction, development, growth and disease in marine species; problems encountered in commercializing production; regional and biological solutions; the role of modern biotechnology. (S)
EEMB 150. Biological Oceanography
Current concepts in biological oceanography focusing on the coupling of biotic processes to ocean physics, chemistry and sedimentation. Emphasis on areas of active research with critical evaluation of current and seminal literature. (F; not offered 1998-99)
EEMB 151. Photosynthesis and Primary Productivity
Introduction to the process of photosynthesis and discussion of the ecological/physiological aspects of determining primary production in aquatic systems. (S)
EEMB 152. Applied Marine Ecology
Introduction to the application of ecological principles and methods to environmental problems in marine habitats. Focus on problems that are local, regional, and global in scale. Concepts illustrated with case studies. (W)
EEMB 153. Deep-Sea Biology
Consideration of the biology of midwater and benthic organisms living beneath the euphotic zone. Emphasis on dynamic aspects of biological processes in this unique environment. Surveys of major deep-sea taxa and the history of deep-sea biology are included. (S)
EEMB 170. Biology of the Marine-Land Interface
Influence of physical factors on adaptations of shoreline organisms with emphasis on the arthropods. (SS)
EEMB 179. Modeling Environmental and Ecological Change
An introduction to mathematical and computer models in studies of the natural environment with emphasis on population dynamics. Case studies of interacting physical, chemical and biological phenomena. (W)
EEMB 185. Field Work in Oceanography
Participation as a member of the scientific party on Scripps Institution (UCSD), NMFS, and UCSB oceanographic cruises. Cruise duration is variable (7 to 60 days), and course units will vary with cruise duration. Supervision by scientific party leader. Report required. (F,W,S,SS)
Geography
Geog. 104. Physical Geography of the World's Oceans
A descriptive introduction to the processes which control the circulation and biogeography of the world's oceans. Topics include: physical and optical properties of the seawater, distribution of water masses, general ocean circulation, primary production, and the ocean's role in global climate. (F)
Geog. 134. Earth System Science
Description of various components of earth system: climate and hydrologic systems, biogeochemical dynamics, ecological dynamics. Human interaction and global change. Observations and modeling of earth system. (S)
Geog. 136. Remote Sensing of the Oceans
Survey of physical and biological oceanography from remote sensing perspective. Discussion of sensor systems, platforms, and methodologies both in current use and planned. Topics include: space-time variability of ocean properties, primary productivity, ocean waves, and circulation.
Geog. 158. Geography of the California Current
Introduction to the marine resources off the California coast. The interplay of oceanographic, climatic, biogeochemical and geologic factors and the influences of humankind will be addressed. Topics include: climate, circulation, biogeography, fisheries, marine mammals, petroleum, pollution, and exploration history.
Geog. 160. Regional Oceanography Around the World
Descriptions and comparisons of four distinct ocean regions: Gulf Stream, equatorial Pacific, Southern Ocean, and Arabian Sea. Examination of various aspects of the physics, chemistry and biology of the regions and their importance.
Geog. 163. Ocean Circulation
Examination of the dynamical processes controlling the general circulation of the ocean. Quantitative methods are used to explain wind and buoyancy-driven circulation patterns and the ocean's role in global climate. (S; offered in even-numbered years)
Geog. 164. Navigation
Principles and practice of marine and land navigation. Primary emphasis on marine and celestial navigation, piloting and use of satellite global positioning systems (GPS). Secondary emphasis on radio navigation and selected problems peculiar to land and marine navigation, and other techniques. (S; offered in even-numbered years)
Geog. 165. Waves and Tides in the Ocean
Examination of waves, tides and turbulent processes in the ocean. Topics include surface waves, tidal flows, internal waves, small-scale mixing processes, near-surface mixed layers, and bottom boundary layers. Instrumentation and sampling techniques will also be discussed. (S; offered in even-numbered years)
Geological Sciences
Geol. 124A. Aqueous Geochemistry
An introduction to the geochemistry of natural waters. Covers solution thermodynamics and equilibria, the carbonate system and pH control, redox reactions, rock weathering and the hydrological cycle, and controls on the composition of fresh and salt waters. This is a five-week course.
Geol. 124G. Geochronology
Principles of radiogenic isotope geochronology, and applications of the major geochronological methods to terrestrial and extra-terrestrial problems ranging from global climate change to petrology to tectonics to solar system evolution. This is a five week course.
Geol. 124IT. Isotope Tracer Geochemistry
Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics of rock-water systems. Calculation of mineral equilibria as a function of pressure temperature and fluid compositions. Applied problems at surface and subsurface conditions. This is a five-week course.
Geol. 124SI. Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
Principles of mass spectrometry. Expression of isotope ratios and fractionations. Principles and applications of isotopes relating to waters, minerals, and both biogenic organic and inorganic matter. This is a five week course.
Geol. 157. Plate Tectonics
Introduction to sea floor spreading, plate tectonics, and continental drift. Geometry and evolution of present day plates. Measurement and calculation of plate motions. Geophysical and geological implications of resulting relative motions at plate boundaries. (S)
Geol. 157X. Advanced Plate Tectonics Seminar
Discuss current research in plate tectonics. Supplements material covered in Geology 157. (S)
Geol. 161. Marine Stratigraphy
Extensive reading and class discussion of concepts and methods of marine stratigraphy. Included are lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, and chronology. Stratigraphic nomenclature. Problems and advances in correlation and dating of sediments including the Pacific, California, and Europe. Term paper.
Geol. 162. Marine Micropaleontology and Paleobiology
A survey of the major marine microfossil groups of the Cenozoic and Mesozoic; with particular reference to classification, preservation, evolution, stratigraphic utility, paleobiology, biogeography, paleoceanographic relations and sediment accumulation.
Geol. 164A. Earth System Geology
The geologic features of the world's ocean basins and continents emphasizing advances in marine geology and taught from the viewpoint of plate tectonics as the unifying theory of the Earth's geodynamic processes.
Geol. 164B. Earth System Ocean-Atmosphere
An introduction to the chemistry of the oceans and atmosphere. Topics include composition of seawater, biogeochemical cycling, sediment chemistry, chemical tracers of circulation, ocean-atmosphere exchange, atmospheric photochemistry and pollution, and the impact of earth system chemical changes on climate.
Geol. 164C. Earth System History
Examination of: the evolution of the Earth's environmental system from Cretaceous to present day; interactions between plate tectonics and orogeny (lithosphere) and changes in ocean circulation (hydrosphere), climate (atmosphere), ice sheets (cryosphere), and life (biosphere). Global change theories.
Geol. 165. Global Hydrogeochemistry
An examination of the geochemistry of the global water cycle. Coverage includes chemical equilibria in natural waters; composition of rain, fresh, and salt waters; weathering; and a discussion of global geochemical cycles and the maintenance of chemical balances in the ocean.
Geol. 171. Seminar on Submarine Hydrothermal Systems
Covers observational, experimental, and theoretical studies of seafloor hydrothermal processes; emphasizes systems at oceanic spreading centers; includes global hydrothermal effects on the compositions of seawater and ocean crust; focuses on recent developments and unsolved problems.
Geol. 181. Field Studies in Marine Geophysics
Field studies in marine geophysical work with the opportunity of going to sea for up to one month. Lectures cover seismic, sonar, magnetic high resolution techniques for geologic study.
Geol. 182. Field Studies in Marine Geochemistry
Marine geochemistry with the opportunity of going to sea or into the field on land. Lectures cover techniques of seafloor mapping using bottom photography, marine geochemical sampling, and methods of data reduction and sample analysis. Labs include analysis of data/samples collected.
Mechanical and Environmental Engineering
MEE 119. Introduction to Coastal Engineering
Quantitative description of tides and waves, especially in the coastal zone. Refraction, reflection, and diffraction of waves, harbor resonance, and design, interaction of structures and waves, sediment and contaminant transport.
MEE 152A. Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to the fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics and basic fluid properties. Basic equations of fluid flow. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Hydrodynamics.
MEE 152B. Fluid Mechanics
Incompressible viscous flow. Boundary-layer theory. Introductory considerations for one-dimensional compressible flow.
MEE 152L. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Use of laboratory models to simulate engineering and oceanic scale phenomena. Wind tunnel experiments to measure and analyze fluid motions, life, and drag on scale models. Water channel experiments to measure and analyze sediment transport, waves, and turbulence. Fluids in rotating machinery and geophysical systems.
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
MCDB 149. Mariculture for the 21st Century: Research Frontiers
Recent progress and new directions in research increasing production of valuable marine animals, plants and microorganisms. Control of reproduction, development, growth and disease in marine species; problems encountered in commercializing production; regional and biological solutions; the role of modern biotechnology. (S)
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