MSCI 495 - Marine Environmental Issues (3 credits)

(Prereq: MSCI 301 or MSCI 302 or MSCI 304 or MSCI 305 or by permission of the instructor) (Coreq: MSCI 495L) Theoretical and applied approaches to present day environmental problems are presented and critically discussed. Emphasis is placed on the solutions and future impacts. Students are presented overviews of several environmental issues and will generate a comprehensive analysis of the associated technical, economic, social and political issues and proposed solutions. The class meets with several state and federal agencies involved in present day environmental issues providing students with exposure to “real world” applications. Each student will be required to give an oral presentation. Offered as needed.