Exploration of opportunities for internships, research projects, independent study and careers. Portions on HITS with participation of students and faculty from throughout the UH system. 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.