A minor in Coastal Ecosystems serves as an introduction to the essentials of the coastal component of the marine environment which includes coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds. These are all habitats of prime importance in Jamaica and the Caribbean and have links with such diverse areas as Fisheries and Tourism.
| A minimum of 24 credits from Level 1, 18 of which must be FST courses and must include: | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIOL1017 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL1018 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL1262 | Living Organisms I | 3 |
| BIOL1263 | Living Organisms II | 3 |
| A total of 18 Advanced credits from Part II as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIOL2403 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL2406 | Eukaryotic Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL2406 | Eukaryotic Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL3408 | Coastal Ecosystems | 3 |
| BIOL3409 | Caribbean Coral Reefs | 3 |
| BOTN3405 | Plant Ecophysiology | 3 |
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