This is an intensive writing course that introduces students to the basic concepts of marine science applications. It introduces methods to study chemical, physical, biological and geological processes that affect life in the oceans and on planet earth in general. Methods of research used by oceanographers past and present are introduced and demonstrated. Students will be expected to keep a detailed log of their activities and perform a full-fledged research project that is expected to be written as a scientific publication. Annually.

Oceanography Lab