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Course Details

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Is this course repeatable for credit?

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Are there any course equivalencies for this course?

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What restrictions apply?

Is this course part of academic program assessment?

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Specify how the Course Objectives for this course align with the academic program assessment plan.

Specify how the Student Learning Outcomes for this course align with the academic program assessment plan.

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Current catalog description

MSCI 476 Marine Plankton (3 Credits) This course explores the structure and function of planktonic communities. The role of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacteria are examined in detail. Concepts such as: mineral cycling, energy flow, predator/prey relationships, tropic interactions, and spatial and temporal dynamics are investigated in lecture, discussion, and an integrated laboratory setting. The laboratory consists of 3 field studies conducted in esuarine and marine environments, and may require weekend commitments. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. S.

Proposed catalog description, in the present tense, including prefix, number, title, (credits), (prerequisites), (co-requisites), course description, and semesters offered. Catalog description should be exactly as it is to appear in the catalog.

MSCI 476 Biology of Marine Plankton (3 Credits) (Pre-req: A grade of C or better in MSCI 302 and MSCI 302L)(Co-req: MSCI 476L) This course explores the structure and function of planktonic communities. The role of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacteria are examined in detail. Concepts such as: mineral cycling, energy flow, predator/prey relationships, tropic interactions, and spatial and temporal dynamics are investigated in lecture, discussion, and an integrated laboratory setting. The laboratory consists of 3 field studies conducted in esuarine and marine environments, and may require weekend commitments. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. S, odd years

Justification For Request

What research has led to this request?

The proposed title change and explicit statement of required 1) pre-requisites with required grades, 2) co-requisite laboratory, and 3)semester and years offered (to match the co-req lab description) will clarify course content and expectations to increase enrolled student success.

What impact will this request have on existing academic programs?

No negative impacts are expected. Clarity on content and expectations should increase student success in the course.

What financial costs are associated with this request?

No financial costs are associated with this request.

If NO change in cost is anticipated, how is this possible?

No changes are proposed to either course content or delivery. The proposed changes are cosmetic.

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