Marine Algae 7346….2 Units ( 1hour Theory + 3 hours Practical )
Part 1 : Marine Enviroment
1– Physical factor (LHight , Temperature, Waves , Tides , Currents) and their affects on algal groth .
2- Chemical factors .:
a) Inorganic ions ( Chlorine , Sodium , Magnesium , Sulfur ,Calcium and Potassium) , dissolved
gases ( CO2 , O2 , ) and their affects on algal groth.
b) Salinity ( Defination , Measurement ) and their affect on algal groth and distribution .
3 – Zonation of marine plants and their affect on algal groth and distribution .
a ) Spray ( Splash ) zone.
b ) Intertidal zone .
c ) Subtidal or sublittoral zone .
Part 2 : Libyan algal marine flora
Study of different main groups of Libyan marine algae and their distribution on the Libyan coasts as a part of Mediterranean sea ( Cyanophyta \ Cyanobacteria , Chlorophyta , phaeophyta and Rhodophyta) .
Part 3 : Economic important of marine algae .