Biological Sciences 326 - Ocean Blues: World's Oceans
Fall
2015
01
4.00
Renae Brodie
MW 11:00AM-12:15PM
Mount Holyoke College
93462
Clapp Laboratory 126
rbrodie@mtholyoke.edu
This seminar explores the science behind pressing issues facing our oceans, such as coastal eutrophication, ocean acidification and overfishing. Professors from the Five College Coastal and Marine Sciences (FCCMS) certificate program, representing different science disciplines, will engage with students in this discussion-based course. Students will gain a greater understanding of the scientific approaches being used to investigate ocean ecosystem health. They will also learn to analyze scientific literature and engage constructively in scholarly discussions. In the lab component of this course, students will use the ponds on the Mount Holyoke campus to learn how to monitor the chemical, geological and biological properties of marine and freshwater ecosystems.
This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.; Prereq: Any 200-level science.; Coreq: BIOL-326L.
Ocean Blues can be applied to any of the course categories required for the certificate.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.