Extracts lessons learned for comparative analysis. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in geography and marine affairs. Emphasis on the spatial application of statistical tests with particular utility to the geographer and marine affairs student. STA 220 or equivalent for undergraduate students. Emphasis on coastal environmental assessment and program evaluation techniques, hazards management, regulatory frameworks, and environmental ethics.
Students are responsible for securing internship positions and learning contract.
Not for graduate credit. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest, including honors thesis research. Development of specific research projects. Emphasis on policy implications of uses such as resource and energy extraction.