BIO 578 - Biology of Harmful Algae

Course Description: Identification (taxonomy), ecology, physiology and toxin production by both marine and freshwater microalgae. Toxin structure and mode of action, effects on humans and public health, environmental damage and possible mitigation/management strategies.

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisite Courses: None
Prerequisite Courses: BIO 205 with minimum grade of C and BIO 446 with minium grade of C
Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequiste courses or permission of instructor
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Equivalent Courses: None
Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
Additional Course Fees: None
Course Attribute: None

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