MAR 210 (The
Oceans)
Introduction to the fundamental principles of ocean science; the geography
and geology of ocean basins; chemistry of sea water; physical dynamics of
currents, waves, and tides; coastal processes; the biology of diverse ecosystems
such as deep sea vents, coral reefs, and estuaries. (We are planning to
develop this course for both standard classroom-based delivery as well as
on-line delivery. Initially, it will be available only in the standard classroom-based
form.)
MAR 300 (Marine
Science I: Oceanography)
Prerequisites: College Algebra, 8 hours of chemistry and 8 hours of biological
sciences. An introduction to the biological, chemical, geological and physical
marine sciences.
MAR 300L (Marine
Science I Laboratory)
A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 300.
MAR 301 (Marine
Science II: Marine Biology)
Prerequisites: BSC 111. An introduction to marine biology with an emphasis
on local Gulf of Mexico fauna and flora.
MAR 301L (Marine
Science II Laboratory
A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 301.
MAR 310 (Field
Methods in Marine Science)
Prerequisites: CHE 107, GHY 101, and PHY 202. Techniques of documenting
collected materials, the methods of reconnaissance and mapping of traverses
in the major coastal environments. Sampling and recording techniques, interview
procedures, and the use of maps and remotely sensed imagery.
MAR 366 (Ocean
Acoustics)
Prerequisite: MAT 169; Corequisite: MAR 366L. An introduction to the
principles of the generation, transmission, and reception of acoustic waves
in the ocean.
MAR 366L (Ocean Acoustic Laboratory)
Corequisite: 366. A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 366.
MAR 367 (Waves
and Tides)
Prerequisites: MAT 169 and PHY 202. An introduction to wind-generated
surface gravity waves, tide-generating forces, observation of water levels,
and the numerical simulation of ocean tides.
MAR 402 (Marine
Environmental Science)
A study of the problems that affect ocean coastal and nearshore environments
with an emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico.
MAR 411 (Remote
Sensing of the Ocean)
Prerequisites: BSC 111 and PHY 202. An introduction to the uses of remote
sensing technology in the marine sciences, including electromagnetic, acoustic,
and seismic methods. Generation, transmission, and reception methods. Active
and passive systems, multispectral techniques, and signal analysis systems.
MAR 412 (Introduction
to Hydrography)
An introduction to the types of hydrographic surveys, including nautical
charting surveys, surveys in support of port management and coastal engineering,
and offshore industrial surveys. Overview of hydrographic specifications
for instrumentation, operations, and products.
MAR 413 (Management
of Oceanographic Data)
An introduction to oceanographic data acquisition and control, data capture,
and data management; spatial data processing and analysis, including approximation
and estimation, data visualization and presentation.
MAR 414 (Marine
GIS)
An introduction to the use of computer hardware, software, and digital
data within a marine geographic information system to collect, store, check,
integrate, analyze, and display information about the ocean.
MAR 415 (Marine
Metadata)
An introduction to the content standards for digital marine geospatial
metadata; the structure of metadata records; reading, writing, and validating
metadata records.
MAR 416 (Nautical
Science)
An introduction to navigation and charting, including rules of the road,
nautical charts, and navigational publications. Overview of safety and seamanship,
including safe practice, pilotage, and ship behavior.
MAR 417 (Ocean
Policy and Management)
An introduction to marine science and marine policy, marine policy in
Mississippi, the United Nations Law of the Sea, and integrated coastal and
ocean management. This course is a Writing Intensive course.
MAR 431 (Basic
Marine Science Instrumentation)
An introduction to the principle instruments, devices, and systems used
to measure pressure, temperature, electrical conductivity, sea state, speed
of sound in the ocean, and bacteria, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthic
communities.
MAR 489 (Marine
Science Seminar)
An exploration of current topics in marine science via student discussion
and presentations.
MAR 497 (Senior
Practicum)
Exercises and experiences to evaluate and develop or improve selected
key professional skills including the preparation and completion of a Senior
Capstone Paper and an oral presentation of the paper materials. (All Marine
Science majors must register for this course during their last academic
year semester before graduation.)