The following are required for all minors. Mare 282, Mare 350, Mare 350L, Mare 382, Mare 425, Mare 440, Mare 461, Mare 470, and Mare 471. This course satisfies CAS general education requirements in the Natural Sciences. The course focuses on the identification, natural history, and ecology of common marine organisms. Provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the marine environment of the Big Island.
Course consists of field trips to coastal and underwater sites around the island.
Some swimming and snorkeling involved but not required. Field trips required. Requires completion of an independent project using data collected in the field followed by the preparation of both written and oral reports. The application of commonly utilized nearshore underwater ecological surveying techniques using scuba. Intensive two-week course combining lecture and field work.