Oceanographic Field Techniques

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 1130 or higher (or math SAT of at least 550 or math ACT of 24 or higher); and a grade of C- or better in any WC&IL I course or HON 1000 or a score of 630+ in SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing or a score of 28+ in ACT English.

Course Restrictions: Restricted to Marine Science majors.

An introduction to working safely and efficiently from a coastal research vessel. Topics include: maritime terminology, positioning, and navigation; basic maritime weather; shipboard sampling; and measurement techniques. The course includes lectures and field sessions aboard the R/V Kaholo. Required for incoming freshmen and strongly recommended for transfer students.

Credit: 3