Dr. Scott P. Milroy
Biological Oceanography; coupled biophysical models; computational biology; marine phytoplankton ecology
Assistant Professor
Department of Marine Science
1020 Balch Blvd.
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-9904
phone: 228-688-7128
fax: 228-688-1121
scott.milroy@usm.edu
Education
- Ph.D. Marine Science (Biological Oceanography Emphasis), University of South Florida , St. Petersburg , FL , 2007
- M.S. Biology (Marine Emphasis), Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi , TX , 1999
- B.A. Biology (Marine Emphasis, Chemistry Minor), Occidental College, Los Angeles , CA , 1991
Research Interests
- Tropical ecosystems
- Ecological modeling
- Ecological engineering
- Feedback mechanisms
- Closed-system micro/macrocosms
- Modeling approaches to adaptation testing
Courses
- MAR 210 – The Oceans (Introduction to Oceanography)
An introduction to biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography for
marine science majors. - MAR 300/L – Marine Science I with Laboratory
An in-depth exploration of key geological, chemical, and physical ocean processes. - MAR 301/L – Marine Science II with Laboratory
An in-depth exploration of key biological ocean processes and marine ecosystems.
- MAR 310 – Field Methods in Marine Science
An introduction to the methods used in the collection and analysis of marine science
data. - MAR 367 – Waves and Tides
An investigation of complex ocean dynamics, including gravity waves, oceanic
currents, and the tides. - MAR 402 – Marine Environmental Science
An examination of environmental issues that affect oceanic and estuarine ecosystems, with special emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico. - MAR 411 – Remote Sensing of the Ocean
An introduction to the theory and uses of remote sensing technology as a tool for
ocean observation and research.
Selected Publications
Milroy, S. P. , D. Dieterle, R. He, G. J. Kirkpatrick, K. M. Lester, K. A. Steidinger,
G. A. Vargo, J. J. Walsh, and R. H. Weisberg. 2008. A three-dimensional
biophysical model of Karenia brevis dynamics on the west Florida shelf: A look
at physical transport and potential zooplankton grazing controls. Continental
Shelf Research, Vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 112-136.