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The cryosphere comprises sea ice, glaciers, snow, and
other frozen environments. Changing rapidly in the
face of global climate change, these environments host
unique and highly adapted ecosystems that play an
important role in the global Earth system. In this
course we will explore the physiology and ecology of
organisms in the cryosphere and peripheral habitats. A
special emphasis will be placed on sea ice as a habitat
archetype but glacier, snow, and permafrost will also
be covered. Prerequisites: BILD 1, BILD 2, BILD 3 or
consent of instructor.
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