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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SMS 203 - Introduction to Integrative Marine Science

Using examples from current marine science research, students explore the nature of inquiry, elements of experimental design, data presentation, elementary statistics, and interpretation of scientific papers.  Emphasis is placed on developing science writing skills and learning to read primary literature.  Hands on activities introduce basic concepts in the biology of marine organisms.  Marine science and aquaculture majors only.


Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in SMS 100 and BIO 100 or permission; Corequisite: SMS 201, may be waived with permission.

Credits: 2