Proposal Writing and Oceanographic Experiment Design

4 credits

Students will use concepts developed in class to develop ideas for an observational experiment, culminating in the writing of an NSF-style proposal and oral presentation of the proposed project. This effort will include identification of a tractable scientific problem, background research, development of an appropriate measurement program, and the writing of a compelling science proposal. Course will provide an opportunity to synthesize scientific, technical, and practical concepts presented in class. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.