MEA 493.003 Genetics for Marine Science W 12:50-3:35 Lily Hughes
Explore how DNA sequencing can be used to assess species identification, community composition, conservation and management in marine (and freshwater) science. Students will get an overview of applications and experience with data analysis!
MEA 493. 004 Wildfires: Role in Earth System M-W 4:30-5:45 Douglas Hamilton
MEA 493.005 Interdisciplinary Innovation in the Blue Economy T-Th 11:45-1:00
Students will apply the perspective of interdisciplinary entrepreneurial thinking to consider innovations that promote the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods & jobs, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems – the blue economy. Includes Required Field Trip & Workshop at the NC Coast, 22-24 Feb 2024 (no cost to students).
MEA 493.603 Catastrophic Earth Online- Asynchronous Jay Levine
The planet we share, Earth, sustains us, but despite the wonder of its fauna, flora, oceans, landforms and protective atmospheric blanket it can be a dangerous place. Human history, a mere 200,000 years of the Earth’s history, has been characterized by major catastrophic events. These events have been driven by external energy sources (e.g. comet strike) as well as internal sources (e.g. volcanic eruption). However, now during what we call the Anthropocene, the current age of humans in geologic time, human activity is playing a dominant role as a determinant of Earth’s climate. Catastrophic Earth is your introduction to major events that have shaped our planet, the survival of Earth’s fauna and flora and potentially the survival of our species. During the course you will have an opportunity to explore the forces that define these events and explore alternative histories and perhaps alternative futures for our planet and species.
MEA 591.002 Paleoceanography T-Th 10:15-11:30 Kate Davis
Humans haven’t been around to observe and measure our oceans for most of Earth’s history. For that there is Paleoceanography. This course will provide an overview of the oceans and their occupants before modern measurements.
MEA 591.004 Machine Learning in Marine Ecology and Geology M 10:15-1:00 Del Bohnenstiehl
MEA 593.002 Climate Predictability M-W 10:15-11:30 Sarah Larson