This process is viewed by the EPC as another iteration in development of the new core course structure. This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the fundamental concepts of oceanography. This course provides useful application of the principles and concepts introduced in the Fundamentals course. Students design experiments, collect and process samples and other data, complete necessary statistical analyses and prepare written reports. Lectures include scientific methodology, experimental design, statistics, principles and theory of basic sampling and analytical techniques.
Students select from one of six topics.
The discussion groups are limited to five students each. Each group is headed by a faculty member. Topics include issues in the forefront of marine science. During the course they are given guidance regarding how to critique a paper. The features of an excellent presentation are also discussed.