Introduction to Ocean Systems and Resources

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces ocean ecosystems and the links between human use and marine resources. Students are asked to consider challenges such as climate change, pollution, aquaculture and fisheries, sustainable use of species and ecosystems. Examples highlight the interplay between humans and oceans within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Blue Economy, and current events. Topics include estuarine and ocean ecosystems, scientific principles, and resource management approaches. Credit will be granted for only one of AQUA 102 or AQUA 100. Three credits, lab and field trips.