MARS 1020 - Oceanographic Field Techniques

Institution:

Hawaii Pacific University

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Description:

An introduction to working safely and efficiently from a coastal research vessel. Topics include: maritime terminology, positioning and navigation, basic maritime weather, shipboard sampling, and measurement techniques. The course includes lectures and field sessions aboard the R/V Kaholo. Required for incoming freshmen and strongly recommended for transfer students. Pre: Restricted to marine science majors. A grade of C or better in WRI 1100 or WRI 1150 (or verbal SAT of 510, or English ACT of 21 or greater; and a grade of C or better in MATH 1130 or higher (or math SAT of at least 550, or math ACT of 24 or greater).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hpu.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 544-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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