Oceanographic Field Techniques
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Course Information
Subject code
MARS
Subject Code Description
Marine Science
Course Number
1020
Catalog Title
Oceanographic Field Techniques
Course Description
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. A $75 lab fee will apply for any in-person sections (excluding Military Campus programs).
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following major(s)
MBIO - Marine Biology, OCEA - Oceanography
Restricted to the following student level(s)
UG - Undergraduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated