MSCI 271: The Oceans

Description
Introduction to the major physical, chemical, biological, and geological features and processes of the Earth's ocean. Special emphasis is placed on developing an integrated understanding of physical and biological processes and the interactions of people with the marine environment. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 98 OR ELMT SCORE 46 or HIGHER)
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MSCI 300: Marine Sci, Comm, & Policy

Description
Culminates in a summatively-assessed research poster presentation session. Advances college-level reading, writing, speaking, listening, evaluating, and decision-making skills while refining writing and speaking skills with a focus on purpose and clarity to meet the needs of diverse audiences. Emphasizes the writing process to develop clear and appropriate texts, visuals, presentations, and a research paper for a poster session. Advances critical listening skills. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GE Area A1 and GE Area A2 and GE Area A3 AND JUNIOR STANDING)
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MSCI 380: Scientific Diving Techniques

Description
This course will provide an introduction to the techniques for conducting scientific research underwater using SCUBA, including transects, quadrats, behavioral observations, videography and photography, and many others. In addition to lectures and pool training sessions, there will be a significant number of open water dives. The course will provide the 100 hours of required training for scientific divers as prescribed by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: KIN 280 AND 280L AND KIN 282 AND 282L)
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MSCI 410: Capstone Integration Seminar

Description
Assists students enrolled in a capstone project course in preparing their final written report, poster, and/or oral presentation for their Senior Capstone Project. Students must enroll concurrently in an approved Capstone Project Course.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MSCI 300 OR ENVS 300 OR ENSTU 300 OR BIO 300) AND (coreq: MSCI 455 OR MSCI 470)]
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MSCI 433: Seafloor Mapping

Description
Project-based course applies advanced technologies for data acquisition, analysis, and display to current marine research initiatives and environmental issues. Hands-on application of sidescan and multibeam sonar, geographic information systems (GIS), quantitative video habitat mapping, computer modeling, remote sensing, image processing, hydrographic mapping, and Global Positioning System (GPS). (There may be a course fee associated with this course)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: ENVS 332 AND (PHYS 121 OR PHYS 150 OR PHYS 220)]
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MSCI 455: Marine Fish Ecology

Description
Course explores the ecology of marine fishes and associated conservation and management efforts. Focuses upon fish distribution and the environmental drivers underlying that distribution in California and other locales. Students complete a semester-long project involving field sampling along the central coast using a suite of tools, including remotely operated vehicles, towed camera sleds, and SCUBA. Course project may be used as a course-based capstone project. (Cross listed with MSCI 555)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 345 OR (BIO 242 AND BIO 340)]
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MSCI 470: Sci Pol & Mgmt in Marine Env

Description
This course draws from multiple disciplines to address first hand issues of science and science policy management integration in the marine environment.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 340 AND BIO 345 AND MSCI 300)
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MSCI 533: Seafloor Mapping

Description
(Formerly titled Applied Remote Sensing for Coastal & Marine Systems) Seafloor Mapping: Applies current hydrographic survey techniques to marine habitat mapping. Utilizes the CSUMB Seafloor Mapping Lab seafloor mapping system and vessel for survey design, data acquisition, analysis, and display. Technologies include sidescan sonar, multibeam bathymetry, hydrographic survey design, ROV, acoustic tracking, motion correction, GIS, GPS and vessel navigation.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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MSCI 545: Marine Ecological Systems

Description
Examines the fundamentals of marine ecology, emphasizing experimental design and use of technologies that are appropriately scaled to answer management questions. Lectures emphasize the processes contributing to the structure and organization of marine communities, the role of humans as a major source of disturbance, and the efficacy of current management paradigms. Laboratories emphasize current technologies and analytical approaches used in the study of sub-tidal marine communities. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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MSCI 645: Adv Marine Sci & Pol

Description
Draws on the tenets of marine conservation biology, and related disciplines, to prepare scientists for engagement in policy formulation and management at a variety of levels. Provides a detailed assessment of the field of marine conservation biology, link ecological processes to threats and solutions, and define the human and legal dimensions of marine conservation. Explores specific conservation scenarios with case studies from the Monterey Bay region and beyond.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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