OCEA 125 — Seatime I: Introduction to Marine Field
Methods 2 cr. This course introduces students to the basic principles and activities of marine and aquatic field research. This is a hands-on, field-based course, and much of the activity takes place on SMCC's research vessel. Students develop small boat handling skills, practice knot and splicing skills; and apply basic navigation skills including piloting, rules of the road and boat safety. Students apply field sampling methods including water-quality and biological sampling techniques and basic microscopy skills. Students collect, compile, and analyze data using manual and digital tools. Students identify and describe important physiographic features of the Gulf of Maine and discuss curren t scientific issues facing the local and global marine environment and their implications. Finally, this course introduces students to potential careers in marine and aquatic science and informs students about internship opportunities. Prerequisite(s): BIOM program acceptance Corequisite(s): OCEA-105