This course presents the fundamental principles and advanced topics on the ecology of marine biodiversity and ecosystems. It focuses on processes and patterns that are specific to the marine environment, including the dynamics of estuarine and coastal ecosystem, the drivers of primary and secondary productivity, dynamics of coral reef ecosystem.

CILO-1: Apply knowledge of the fundamental principles and concepts on marine ecology. CILO-2: Identify the dynamics of pelagic communities and the drivers of primary and secondary productivity. CILO-3: Recognize a range of factors influencing the structure and dynamics of coral reef ecosystems. CILO-4: Identify the major drivers of estuarine and coastal ecosystem dynamics. CILO-5: Identify the major conservation issues facing the marine environment at a global scale. CILO-6: Communicate effectively in marine ecology through writing and oral communication.