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Internship in Marine Science 2

SCI 282 – Internship in Marine Science 2

Pre-requisites:
8 credits towards the MSC Permission of Internship Advisor

Provides students with a hands-on experience working with a business or a government agency involved in marine-related projects Includes weekly discussions with the internship advisor, maintaining a journal or work experience and a final report analyzing the project. The duration of the internship and hours of work per week for the specific project should equal a total of 96 hours.

Internship in Marine Science 1

SCI 281 – Internship in Marine Science 1

Pre-requisites:
8 credits towards the MSC Permission of Internship Advisor

Provides students with a hands-on experience working with a business or a government agency involved in marine-related projects Includes weekly discussions with the internship advisor, maintaining a journal or work experience and a final report analyzing the project. The duration of the internship and hours of work per week for the specific project should equal a total of 48 hours.

Communication in Natural Sciences

SCI 255 – Communication in Natural Sciences

Pre-requisites:
C or better in SCI 101 or SCI 111 or SCI 120 or SCI 135

Prepares the student to communicate in natural science through scientific writing and oral presentations. Demonstrates data organization, analysis, and interpretation. Introduces scientific writing. Practices designing and delivering effective oral presentations for various audiences.

Integrated Coastal Management

SCI 245 – Integrated Coastal Management

Pre-requisites:
C or better in SCI 111 or SCI 135

Introduces the concept of coastal resource management. Includes both biotic and abiotic resources and investigates integrated management in the context of sustainability.

Marine Conservation and Management

SCI 240 – Marine Conservation and Management

Pre-requisites:
C or better in SCI 111 or SCI 135

Presents a variety of tools and techniques in coral reef conservation. Introduces different forms of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along with a step-by-step design and management of MPAs. Also introduces survey techniques for ecological and social analysis, selection of sites based on ecological, sociocultural, and economic criteria, legal and institutional arrangements, and programs related to monitoring and compliance. Discusses traditional land tenure and local uses. Includes assessment, survey, and adapted techniques focusing of ecological and cultural aspects using best management practice.

Tropical Marine Ecosystems

SCI 235 – Tropical Marine Ecosystems

Pre-requisites:
C or better in SCI 111 or SCI 135

Introduces students to marine ecosystems of the tropical Pacific, including mangroves and seagrass bed, with a focus on coral reefs. Identifies the major species of tropical marine ecosystems and their roles within the systems. Describes human impacts on tropical marine ecosystems and conservation strategies for the sustainable management of marine resources.

Principles of Aquaculture

SCI 225 – Principles of Aquaculture

Pre-requisites:
C or better in SCI 111 or SCI 135

Introduction to the world of aquaculture with an emphasis on Pacific marine species with a traditional or commercial value. Emphasizes production of seaweed, corals, finfish, giant clams and oysters. Shows different production systems used in aquaculture and introduces marketing, policy, economics and the production processes.

Marine Field Research

SCI 220 – Marine Field Research

Pre-requisites:
C or better in SCI 111 or SCI 135, Open Water SCUBA Certified or Permission of Instructor

Trains students on common ecological survey techniques for tropical marine ecosystems with a focus on coral reefs. Teaches belt and line-intercept transect and quadrat techniques. Practices knowledge underwater until proficiency is attained. Emphasizes the recognition of target organisms used in ecological assessment. Provides techniques for the collection of a wide range of samples (algae, fish, coral, invertebrates, etc.).

Introduction to Marine Biology

SCI 135 – Introduction to Marine Biology

Pre-requisites:
C or better in ENG 111 and ENG 105, Math 90s or Placement in Credit math

Introduces students to the field of marine science in a broad sense, including geological, physical, chemical, and biological aspects, with an emphasis on the ecology of the marine environment. Describes the marine environment and the factors that regulate its function. Builds an understanding of human interactions with the marine environment. Utilizes knowledge of marine ecosystems for the development of strategies of marine conservation.

Environmental Science

SCI 111 – Environmental Science

Pre-requisites:
C or better in ENG 111 and ENG 105, Math 90s or Placement in Credit math

Introduces students to the concept of ecosystems and their main functions. Exposes students to the importance of biodiversity, ecosystem function, and sustainability. Presents environmental problems including their causes, effects and possible solutions.

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