CRWN 22 Topics in Oceanography: Environment, Technology, Global Interactions

Weekly discussions of current events in a scientific context. Drawing from news publications, lectures, and seminars, focus is on topics such as marine pollution, environmental degradation, technological advances, catastrophic weather events, climate change. Presentations to be accompanied by group discussion. Evaluation based on discussion participation and short papers critiquing published articles on course topics. Course is designed for students who have successfully completed high school level biology and chemistry.