SMS 528 - Advanced Phycology

Algal ecology, classification, and metabolism, emphasizing discussion of key discoveries (early 20th Century to present) related to topics such as marine and freshwater ecosystems, evolution, theories of primary and secondary endosymbiosis, toxic algae, circadian rhythms, algal genomics, culture technology, and algal biofuels. Lecture and seminar format with laboratory.

Prerequisites: SMS 373 or concurrently, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4