OCEA 5370

Deep Sea Biology

Lec 01 selected

We focus on the biology of organisms inhabiting the deep sea: physiological adaptations to the physicochemical and geological environment; spatial and temporal distributions of biological assemblages; and regulatory factors of these assemblages, such as currents, food availability, reproduction and recruitment. Also, we delve into unique habitats, such as hydrothermal vents.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Wed, Fri 10:35-11:25

Mon, Wed, Fri10:35-11:25Killam Library 262213770

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2025 syllabus by Anna Metaxas and Kylee Lightbody. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Panel presentations

5%Oral responses to panel questionsIn class

10%Written responses to panel questionsOnline

10%Extra literaturePanels

1%Oral panel questionsIn class

4%Written panel questionsOnline

5%Term paper literatureDue Oct 17

5%Term paper outlineDue Oct 29

35%Final term paperDue Dec 8

Course rules

Late work: Late submissions lose 10% per day.
Absences: Students may use the Student Declaration of Absence form for late or missed requirements no more than twice during the term.
Collaboration: Students work together on panels and individually on term papers.

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