An in-depth examination of the taxonomic and functional groups of planktonic organisms (bacteria, protista, and metazoa), including morphology, physiology, ecology, and community structure. The laboratory will include current methods of research. Prerequisites: MRNE 110 and BIOL 106.
Ecology of Marine Plants
Principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology as they apply to aquatic plants. An emphasis will be placed on natural and human effects on aquatic plant structure, growth, and distribution. Prerequisites: MRNE 110 and BIOL 106.
Ecology of Marine Plants
Principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology as they apply to aquatic plants. An emphasis will be placed on natural and human effects on aquatic plant structure, growth, and distribution. Prerequisites: MRNE 110 and BIOL 106.
Quantitative Methods
Methods and approaches to wrangling, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets using the R computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on coastal and oceanographic datasets. Lecture sessions will primarily include discussion and hands-on coding exercises. No programming experience required. Prerequisite: MRNE 110 and either MATH 221 or BIOL 311 or permission of the instructor.
Quantitative Methods
Methods and approaches to wrangling, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets using the R computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on coastal and oceanographic datasets. Lecture sessions will primarily include discussion and hands-on coding exercises. No programming experience required. Prerequisite: MRNE 110 and either MATH 221 or BIOL 311 or permission of the instructor.
Student Assistantship
This course provides a credit-based experience for classroom and laboratory assistants. The student assistants will attend their assigned classes or labs, hold review sessions, assist professor with lab preparation and other in-class assignments, among other duties. This course will follow the general college policies for classroom assistantship courses. This course may be repeated once. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, minimum 3.0 GPA and at least 8 credits of 300- level or above in Marine Science coursework.
Lower-Level Marine Science Transfer Course
This course number is for students transferring lower-level marine science courses from other institutions when the course does not directly translate to an existing SMCM course code due to either credit value or topic. Students seeking approval for this course must send a copy of the transfer course description and syllabus to the program chair.
Physical Oceanography
An overview of physical oceanography, including seawater properties, coastal and ocean circulation, waves, and tides. Students will explore the theory and applications of these physical processes as well as how they are observed and quantified. Prerequisites: PHYS 122 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 152.
Introduction to Marine Science
The oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and play a vital role in regulating climate and supporting life. Students in this course are introduced to the physical, biological, geological, and chemical concepts, structures, and functions of marine ecosystems to include tropic, Arctic, coastal, and deep ocean environments.
St. Mary’s Washington Program
This program offers students the opportunity to intern in Washington DC, learn about policymaking, and receive mentoring from a St. Mary’s alumni. The coursework focuses on the policymaking process and how different actors seek to push various solutions to political problems in the United States. The course examines the influence and importance of Congress, the executive, courts, business, non-profits, and the media. Combining coursework and the internship, students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the policymaking process. Students apply for the program in January and are selected by the directors. Prerequisite: POSC 100 or consent of the instructor.
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