Course Description
Analysis of contemporary themes in Ocean Science. Topics will vary by semester and instructor.
Athena Title
Advanced Topics Ocean Science
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to present advanced material to students on emerging or specialized topics in Ocean Science. The course will cover topics in the biological, chemical, physical, and/or geological marine sciences. Each time the course is taught, the instructor will choose a topic of special interest, focusing on subject matter not covered by regular undergraduate courses in the Department of Marine Sciences. Examples of topics that might be covered in this course include oceanography of the South Atlantic Bight, marine metagenomics, salt marsh ecology, or climate change and the oceans. The course may include a laboratory component.
Topical Outline
The course content will vary each time the course is offered and will be dependent on the instructor and topic.