SEQUENCE THREE: Oceanography

A full course load (10 units) consists of two core courses, and an independent research project. Students may also choose a less intensive experience including at least one core course plus the independent research project.

ESP 152 (3 units), Coastal Oceanography. (Instructor: John Largier)

Oceanography of coastal waters (shelf, bay, river plume, near-shore, estuary). The focus is on transport patterns, how they are forced and what implications they have for ecological and environmental problems. The course has a west-coast bias, and will use field-based learning in addition to lectures and assignments.  This experience will be of interest to students in oceanography, ecology, environmental engineering, geology and hydrology.

GEL/ESP 150C (4 units) Biological Oceanography (Instructor: Tessa Hill)

Biological topics from phytoplankton and primary production to zooplankton, fisheries and major marine habitats. Ecology of communities such as intertidal, shelf benthic, deep-sea and open ocean. The course will focus on existing knowledge and contemporary research questions, as well as human impacts and conservation. The course will include lectures, group projects, field and labwork.

BIS 124 (3 units), Coastal Marine Research. (Instructors: John Largier and Tessa Hill)

Independent student research on topics related to the accompanying BML summer session courses.  Students will select one instructor to be their primary mentor, but integrative topics that draw on the expertise of several BML faculty members will be encouraged. 

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