Dr. Moran teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Marine Sciences.

Undergraduate Courses

Marine Biology (MARS 3450)

> Next offered: Spring Semester 2008

Course Summary: The study of marine organisms and the environments they inhabit; diversity of marine organisms, primary and secondary production in marine habitats, ecological interactions in marine environments, and management concerns. Students will be familiar with marine organisms and the ecological interactions that occur within major marine environments. Students will gain experience in interpretation and synthesis through participation in the discussion of scientific papers and the formal write-up of laboratory work.

Microbial Ecology (MARS 4620)

> Next offered: Fall Semester 2009

Course Summary: This course emphasizes the roles of microorganisms in ecosystems, including, microbial physiology, nutrient cycles, methods of microbial analysis, and the functional roles of microorganisms. This course is intended for science majors and prerequisites are required.  You need permission of the instructor to register for this course if you do not have the required prerequisites!

Microbial Ecology (MARS 6620)

> Next offered: Fall Semester 2009

Course Summary: This course emphasizes the roles of microorganisms in ecosystems, including, microbial physiology, nutrient cycles, methods of microbial analysis, and the functional roles of microorganisms.  Graduate students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete a NSF-style proposal in addition to other course requirements.

Marine Ecological Genomics (MARS 8180)

> Next offered: Fall Semester 2008

Course Summary: Advanced graduate material on genomics of marine microbes and the integration of genomics concepts into marine ecology and biogeochemistry.