BIOL 3623

Applied Coastal Ecology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Applied Coastal Ecology explores impacts of anthropogenic inputs on structure and function of coastal ecosystems. Through field trips, laboratories and guest demonstrations, students examine ecosystem health, e.g. communities on rocky shores, salt marshes and sandy shores and learn experimental design, principles of environmental assessment and monitoring, and coastal habitat remediation.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:05-11:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat9:05-11:55LSC-Common Area C33230033

Lab

Lab B01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 13:05-16:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat13:05-16:55LSC-Biol&earth B210230034

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2026 syllabus by Jen Frail-Gauthier. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Participation and collegialityattendance and participation

17%Quizzes, lecture activities, and guest reflectionsthroughout course; includes Coastal Creative art piece

15%Field Bookdue July 22

25%Laboratory/Field Exercises (3)group assignments

5%Seminar Outlinedue July 8

20%Process Paperdue July 22

8%Oral PresentationJuly 21–22; about 6 minutes

Process Paper Progress Check-ins (2)due July 12 and 19; ungraded

Course rules

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory unless there is a valid reason and contributes to the participation grade.
Field trips: Students are expected to attend and participate in all field trips; trips run rain or shine.
Extensions: Ask Jen for an extension or a submission accommodation when needed.
Generative AI: Generative AI may not be used for course work.
Group work: Lab assignments are group work, and all group members are expected to contribute equally.

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