MCES 422 Field Methods in Marine Coastal Environmental Science - 3 credits

Restriction(s): This course is restricted to MCES majors.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in both lecture and lab for two of the four MSCI core courses: MSCI 301/MSCI 301L, MSCI 302/MSCI 302L, MSCI 304/MSCI 304L Q, MSCI 305/MSCI 305L
Corequisite(s): MCES 422L
Development of skills needed to collect, prepare, and analyze samples from the marine coastal environment using standard field sampling techniques, laboratory analytical methods, interpretation, and reporting for common analyses, assessments, and permit applications. This course emphasized the dynamic interrelationships between marine science sub-disciplines in the coastal zone at relevant spatial and temporal scales. The course integrates intensive hands-on field and laboratory activity.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer