Tipo
Course
CIFAL Honolulu - Marine Environmental Science Course
Ubicación
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Fecha
-
Duración
116 Days
Área del programa
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Sitio web
Precio
0,00 US$
Correo Electrónico del Centro de Coordinación del Evento
ggrabows@chaminade.edu
Colaboración
CIFAL Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Inscripción
Open-registration event
Tipo de aprendizaje
Face-to-Face
Idioma(s)
English
Pilar
Personas
Objetivos del evento
Describe what science is and how scientific research is conducted Summarize the basic concepts in oceanography and marine biology Label the characteristics of the major marine zones Identify the names and ecological roles of a number of marine organisms that occur in Hawaiian waters Explain the physical causes of each of the major marine environmental issues Diagram the causal network of events that lead to the occurrence of each issue Inventory the actual and projected physical consequences of each issue Analyze and interpret data about our oceans and ocean issues. Distinguish the detrimental effect(s) of each issue on marine ecosystems and human welfare Compare some of the specific mechanisms diverse indigenous people of the Pacific employ(ed) in gathering ocean resources that may be considered sustainable practices Apply the connections between academic work and real-life situations
Antecedentes
No background knowledge of marine environmental science required
Objetivos del aprendizaje
Describe what science is and how scientific research is conducted Summarize the basic concepts in oceanography and marine biology Label the characteristics of the major marine zones Identify the names and ecological roles of a number of marine organisms that occur in Hawaiian waters Explain the physical causes of each of the major marine environmental issues Diagram the causal network of events that lead to the occurrence of each issue Inventory the actual and projected physical consequences of each issue Analyze and interpret data about our oceans and ocean issues. Distinguish the detrimental effect(s) of each issue on marine ecosystems and human welfare Compare some of the specific mechanisms diverse indigenous people of the Pacific employ(ed) in gathering ocean resources that may be considered sustainable practices Apply the connections between academic work and real-life situations
Contenido y estructura
Two lecture exams, final exam, marine zone presentation, service learning
Metodología
The course focuses on making students aware of the material causes and consequences of each issue as well as the role of science in devising sustainable solutions to each issue.
Público objetivo
Chaminade Students
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