Marine Pollution

3 credits

Explores anthropogenic impacts on the oceans and marine organisms. Examines how scientific understanding informs environmental management, thereby linking science and society. Students develop a detailed understanding of the major categories of anthropogenic pollutants on marine systems,how they impact the environment, their sources, and fates. Prerequisite: OCEAN 101, OCEAN 102, OCEAN 200, OCEAN 250/BIOL 250/FISH 250, or permission of instructor Offered: A.