Offered under the auspices of the MSC and open to Brandeis students by petition. Designed to familiarize students with the biology and natural history of marine mammals, with an emphasis on whales, dolphins, and seals of the western North Atlantic. Topics include evolution, anatomy, behavior, field identification, the history of whaling, and contemporary conservation issues. Usually offered every spring at Northeastern University. Offered under the auspices of the MSC and open to Brandeis students by petition.
Course includes case studies, guest speakers, and student presentations.
The Maritime History of New England Signature of Professor Donahue required. Offered under the auspices of the MSC and open to Brandeis students by petition. The sea has shaped New England. Surveys the sea's legacy from the earliest Indian fishery to the shipbuilding and commerce of today. Examines historical, political, and economic developments.