Marine Science and Technology    1.5 Credit

Grades 11-12 3 Trimesters

 

Marine Science and Technology explores the marine environment, examines the chemical, biological and geological properties of the sea as well as all stages of aquaculture based careers from boat building and trapping to farming and maintenance of organisms. Boat construction, physical, chemical, and ecosystem studies related to oceanography will be part of this heavy "hands on" course. Field trips ranging from beaches, streams, and boat sampling will provide practical experience as well as visits to pet stores, hatcheries, and marine aquarium centers.

Students will have an opportunity to construct and maintain a vessel that will be available for coastal studies. Many forms of coastal ecology will also be explored including, water chemistry, rocky shore, sandy shore, estuaries and pelagic zones. In addition students who excel in this field will have the opportunity to intern in marine related careers. Interdisciplinary projects will also be incorporated to widen the students understanding of maritime based careers and life.