BIOSM 1620 Marine Environmental Science
Course description
This course is aimed at high school students. This course focuses on issues in environmental science from a marine perspective. Basic scientific research methods, equipment, and group research projects are introduced. Laboratory exercises and fieldwork include work on Appledore Island’s intertidal zone and offshore oceanographic sampling exercises.
Outcome 1: Identify by characteristics, adaptations, and scientific names 25-30 intertidal organisms that will be included in later studies;
Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and adaptations of the major phyla associated with the oceans-with in depth concentration on the phyla Mammalia and Aves;
Outcome 3: Develop the ability to gather data in the field with a number of types of equipment and in a number of different setting;
Outcome 4: Perform background research, develop a hypothesis, design an experiment, collect data for 7 days and demonstrate an understanding of the results. Each student will demonstrate this understanding by giving a presentation of their work to the class and by writing a technical paper that includes the full scientific method;
Outcome 5: Develop an understanding of local microhabitats by conducting a comparative study of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the protected and then exposed sides of Appledore island. They will demonstrate this understanding by writing a field report of their comparative study;
Outcome 6: Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the human impacts associated with a marine environment. Students will be concentrating on the causes, effects, and both global and personal solutions to these issues;
Outcome 7: Develop the ability to communicate the knowledge they have gained using through public speaking and writing.
Prerequisites
Two year-long high school courses in science and completion of grades 10, 11, or 12
No upcoming classes were found.
Previously offered classes
Summer 2023:
| Section ID: | BIOSM 1620 801-FLD |
| Number: | 1199 |
| Program: | Marine Science - Shoals Marine Laboratory |
| Session: | Summer Extra-session |
| Class dates: | July 3-17, 2023 |
| Final exam/project due: | Monday July 17, 8 AM - 8 PM / TBA (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | MTWRFSU 8 AM - 8 PM / TBA |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | TBA |
| Max. enroll: | 20 |
| Restrictions: | Intended for high school students only. |
| To enroll: | This class requires an application or instructor consent to enroll. |
Summer 2023:
| Section ID: | BIOSM 1620 802-FLD |
| Number: | 1200 |
| Program: | Marine Science - Shoals Marine Laboratory |
| Session: | Summer Extra-session |
| Class dates: | July 31-August 14, 2023 |
| Final exam/project due: | Monday August 14, 8 AM - 8 PM / TBA (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | MTWRFSU 8 AM - 8 PM / TBA |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | TBA |
| Max. enroll: | 20 |
| Restrictions: | Intended for high school students. |
| To enroll: | This class requires an application or instructor consent to enroll. Actual hours subject to change |