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411. MARINE GEOLOGY NICHOLS, 
HARRISON 
Topography and structure of the sea floor, origin of the 
ocean basins, coral reefs, continental shelves, submarine 
canyons, depositional environments and sedimentary pro- 
cesses, 
412, MARINE BOTANY STAFF 
A general introduction to the ecology and systematics of 
algae and spermatophytes encountered in the marine environ- 
ment, 
413, BIOGEOGRAPHY WASS 
A survey of biogeographic regions, their geological origin 
and the paleo- and neo-distribution of representative 
groups of organisms. Emphasis on marine environments, 
415. BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY STAFF 
A consideration of the chemistry of biological systems, 
417. BEHAVIOR OF MARINE ORGANISMS wooD 
A survey of physiological and ecological correlates of 
behavior, with emphasis on marine organisms and their 
environment; a critical review of behavioral theory; 
electrophysiological demonstrations of the interaction 
of sensory processes and environmental stimuli. 
Graduate Courses: 
501. MARINE SCIENCE SEMINAR STAFF 
The organization and presentation of scientific data. 
Oral discussion and written outlines and critiques of 
selected seminar topics are required of all students in 
the department, 
502. BIOMETRY II. VAN ENGEL, 
STAFF 
Correlation, covariance analysis, multiple regression, 
and curvilinear regression. 
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