SEA 3800 - Oceanographic Field Methods

Fall, spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Corequisites required. Refer to SEA Semester program descriptions at www.sea.edu.

Staff.

In support of student directed research, students master all aspects of the shipboard lab operations. Students will deploy and recover oceanographic sampling equipment, collect and analyze data from a variety of sophisticated instruments and be a part of the 24 hour/day oceanographic sampling team.

Outcome 1: Students complete a lab practical exam.

Outcome 2: Students will be required to fully participate in shipboard laboratory operations.

Outcome 3: During the research cruise, students will deploy oceanographic equipment and collect samples.