OCN 260L - O'ahu Surf Science and Technology Lab

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Windward Community College

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Catalog Description OCN 260L is a field lab designed to run concurrently with OCN 260, Pacific Surf Science and Technology. The course presents the surfing world through laboratory and field activities, including surfing demonstrations and instruction, learning water safety techniques, studying board design at surfboard manufacturing shops, and speaking with local industry professionals. Meteorology and surf forecasting techniques are covered through onsite weather observation activities, and physical processes involved in shaping waves as they approach a shoreline will be examined through several coastal studies. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for or registration in OCN 260. Student Learning Outcomes Distinguish between pre-historic, traditionally built papa he'e nalu, historic-era, and modern surfboards. Outline the procedures involved in surfboard production. Operate safely a surfboard using the basic techniques of surfing. Access information on and identify local weather phenomena and ocean/surf conditions around O'ahu. Describe at least five ocean and surf industries. Identify wave-generating facilities. Maintain a journal of surfing experiences. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies Resources Oceanography Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

windward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 235-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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