Biological Sciences 326 - Ocean Blues: World's Oceans
Fall
2016
01
4.00
Jason Andras
TTH 01:15PM-02:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
97250
Kendade 203
jandras@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.
This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.; Prereq: Any 200-level science.
Ocean Blues can be applied to any of the course categories required for the certificate.