SEA 3700 - Practical Oceanographic Research

Fall, spring, summer. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Corequisites required. Refer to SEA Semester program descriptions at www.sea.edu. Offered in Woods Hole, MA and at sea.

SEA faculty.

Introduction to oceanographic research. Design a collaborative, hypothesis-driven project following the scientific process. Collect original data. Conduct analysis and interpretation, then prepare a written report and oral presentation.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to critically analyze and interpret authentic oceanographic data.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to generate clear visual representations of oceanographic data.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to participate and contribute as essential members of a research team.