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Graduate study involving original work undertaken with staff in the fields indicated. B. Block: Comparative Vertebrate Physiology (biomechanics, metabolic physiology and phylogeny of pelagic fishes, evolution of endothermy); L. Crowder: Marine ecology, fisheries, bycatch, integrating science and policy, marine conservation; G. De Leo: Population dynamics and management, wildlife diseases, environmental policies and sustainable development; M. Denny: Biomechanics (the mechanical properties of biological materials and their consequences for animal size, shape, and performance); W. Gilly: Neurobiology (analysis of giant axon systems in marine invertebrates from molecular to behavioral levels); J. Goldbogen: Physiological and Behavioral Ecology (functional morphology and biomechanics of marine organisms): C. Lowe: Evolution of Development (origin of chordates, early evolution of body plans); F. Micheli: Marine Ecology (species interactions and community ecology, scale-dependent aspects of community organization, marine conservation and design of multi-species marine protected areas, behavioral ecology); S. Palumbi: Molecular Evolution (mechanisms of speciation, genetic differentiations of populations, use of molecular tools in conservation biology, design of marine protected areas); S. Thompson: Neurobiology (neuronal control of behavior and mechanisms of ion permeation, signal transduction, calcium homeostasis, and neurotransmission). Formally BIOHOPK 300H.

Incoming PhD students will spend fall and winter quarters learning about the cutting-edge research happening in diverse labs across the Oceans Department and beyond. Discussion will focus on primary literature in ocean science, including biological, physical, and social sciences, and technology. Several experiential daylong field trips to the Monterey Bay and beyond will be organized throughout fall and winter quarter. OCEANS 300A and OCEANS 300B are both requirements for first-year Oceans PhD students.

The course will focus on 5 themes for effectively managing your PhD: professionalism, scholarship, well-being, community-engagement and career development. We will meet select Tuesdays for an active discussion-based class meeting. Team taught between faculty, student services and campus experts. Required of first-year Oceans PhD students. Fall meeting dates: 9/29, 10/10, 10/24, 10/31, 11/14, 12/5.

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