MSC 431 Oceanographic Techniques
This is a hands on based field and laboratory course looking at major sampling, surveying, and analytical tools in oceanography. The course may include ship and boat-based research as well as beach and laboratory- based methodologies used to answer scientific questions about marine and coastal systems and to become familiar with standard oceanographic sampling techniques. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MSC 111 & MSC 112, MSC 113 & MSC 114, and BIOL 280.