Type
Course
CIFAL Honolulu - Marine Environmental Science Course
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
-
Duration
116 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Partnership
CIFAL Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Registration
Open-registration event
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
Event Objectives
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
Background
No background knowledge of marine environmental science required
Learning Objectives
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
Content and Structure
Two lecture exams, final exam, marine zone presentation, service learning
Methodology
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.
Targeted Audience
Chaminade Students
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