This seminar is the beginning, or perhaps a continuation, of a life long journey. You will be learning about yourself, about other students in the class, and about interacting with people in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. Classes will consist of a presentation of theories or ideas, as well as group discussion and exercises, to put these theories into practice in real life applications and situations. Self-reflection, experiential learning, and active participation are integral for this process. Cross-cultural studies can be challenging emotionally as well as intellectually but you will be expected to try new ideas, experiment with new behaviors, and learn from your fellow students. You can use the knowledge and skills you gain from this course to enhance your interactions with others outside of the classroom, and in your daily life.
Units: 0.5
Max Enrollment: 15
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Instructor: Maturana Sendoya (Associate Dean of Students for Inclusion and Engagement)
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring
Notes: Mandatory Credit/Non Credit.
A comprehensive introduction to the economics and ecology of water supply and water pollution control. Topics include watershed management, groundwater and wetlands protection, and wastewater treatment. The inherent difficulty in applying static laws and regulations to a dynamic natural resource such as water is a recurring theme. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium.
Further details about the course, including past syllabi can be found under the Courses tab at https://www.marinestudiesconsortium.org/
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 10
Prerequisites: Interested students can self-register. Any questions about the course can be directed to MSC Liaison Becca Selden. The course will be taught remotely.
Instructor: Staff
Typical Periods Offered: Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall
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This course presents a survey of the coastal environment and its physical characteristics, natural systems, economic uses, and development pressures. Lectures examine strategies formulated in the United States for land and water-resource management in the coastal zone. The roles of federal, state, and local governments, environmental groups, and resource users are also explored. Finally, by comparing coastal-zone management problems in the United States to those elsewhere in the world, students gain a global perspective. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium.
Further details about the course, including past syllabi can be found under the Courses tab at https://www.marinestudiesconsortium.org/
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 5
Prerequisites: Interested students can self-register. Any questions about the course can be directed to MSC Liaison Becca Selden. The course will be taught remotely.
Instructor: Staff
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring
Notes:
This upper-level survey course covers the evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and behavior of freshwater, marine, and anadromous fishes from temperate to tropical environments. The course also examines the diversity of fish interactions in aquatic communities: predator/prey relationships, host/symbiont interactions, and the various roles of fishes as herbivores. Study of inter- and intra-specific predator-prey relationships among fish populations in aquatic communities integrates principles of ecology. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium.
Further details about the course, including past syllabi can be found under the Courses tab at https://www.marinestudiesconsortium.org/
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 5
Prerequisites: One year of general biology and two upper-level biology courses. Open to students by permission of the consortium representative, Becca Selden, Department of Biological Sciences. The course will take place at the New England Aquarium.
Instructor: Staff
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring
Notes:
This upper-level course examines the biology and conservation of cetaceans: whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Topics include physiology, population biology, life history analysis, molecular genetics, morphology, distributional ecology, and social behavior. Early lectures focus on the biology of cetaceans and how they are adapted to the marine environment. Subsequent lectures use case studies to review how biological principles can be applied to the conservation of a wide range of cetacean species. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium.
Further details about the course, including past syllabi can be found under the Courses tab at https://www.marinestudiesconsortium.org/
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 5
Prerequisites: One year of general biology and two upper-level biology courses. Open to students by permission of the consortium representative, Becca Selden, Department of Biological Sciences.
Instructor: Staff
Typical Periods Offered: Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring
Notes: