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| Semester: | Fall 2024 |
| Number: | 0125-323-001 |
| Instructor: | Meaghan Mccormack |
| Days: | Monday Wednesday 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise 111 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Notes: |
Cross-Listed With Eas (0112) 323 001 |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
A survey of the economic potential of marine resources and the fragility of the marine environment. Over-exploitation of coastal marine fisheries and coastal pollution from oil spills and waste disposal are discussed. The environmental impact of marine transportation and recreation will also be examined. |
| Learning Goals: |
Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Explain the economic potential of marine resources and the fragility of the marineenvironment Examine the over exploitation of coastal and open water fisheries Assess the environmental impacts of coastal pollution, including oil spills and wastedisposal Identify the environmental impacts of marine transportation, recreation, and tourism Explain how the marine environment can be used to harvest energy The course learning goals will be assessed through examinations, discussions, and writtenassignments *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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