Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• XAS NS 226: Practical Oceanographic Research
  Introduction to oceanographic research. Students design a collaborative, hypothesis‐driven project following the scientific process. Collection of original data. Conduct analysis and interpretation, resulting in a written report and oral presentation.
• XAS NS 324: Advanced Oceanographic Field Methods
  Tools and techniques of the oceanographer. Students participate in shipboard laboratory operations to gain experience with deployment of modern oceanographic equipment and collection of scientific data at sea. Emphasis on sampling plan design, advanced laboratory sample processing methods, and robust data analysis.
• XAS NS 325: Directed Oceanographic Research
  Students design and conduct original oceanographic research. Collection of data and analysis of samples. Results are compiled in a peer‐reviewed manuscript format and shared during oral or poster presentation session. Emphasis on development of research skills and written/oral communication abilities.

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