MS 4241 - Marine Environmental Protection

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

Applies scientifi c knowledge about the coastal areas to the human and political dimension. Offers an interdisciplinary approach to ways in which human beings control adverse effects to the marine environment. The protection of the marine environment is becoming more complex because of a growing population in all the coastal areas of the world, confl icting ocean use interests, rising sea levels, and increasing erosion. The course focuses on the Gulf of Maine and on world marine environmental situations. Certain global issues affecting the marine environment cannot be resolved by countries in isolation, but by a concerted effort. Prerequisite: MS2305, MS2306 STCW: None

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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