Underwater Research Techniques
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Course Information
Subject code
MARS
Subject Code Description
Marine Science
Course Number
3010
Catalog Title
Underwater Research Techniques
Course Description
Intermediate and advanced scientific SCUBA diving skills, techniques, and applications are taught in the context of using these skills to perform basic biological surveys of the nearshore marine environment. The course includes lectures and field sessions. Students learn tropical marine species identifications, transecting and quadrating techniques, as well as other underwater surveying methods. Students are required to apply knowledge and techniques taught in lectures during field sessions, keep a field notebook, and conduct a team research project.
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