Professor: Lisa Munger
4 credits
In order to understand what is unusual, one must first understand what is “usual”. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of oceanography and data analysis via exploration of online data sets, readings from scientific literature, short analytical assignments, and other activities. You will investigate “unusual” ocean phenomena of your choice via collaborative projects and communicate the results of your research via scientific writing and oral presentations. The goals of this course are to broaden understanding of the oceans and their connection to all life on Earth, hone analytical and communication skills, and develop the ability to critically evaluate what constitutes “usual” and “unusual” in our environment.