Marine Mammal Field Studies and Conservation, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CM_MMFS
Control Number: 41824
Not Financial Aid Eligible
The Marine Mammal Field Studies and Conservation certificate is designed to prepare students interested in gaining experiential learning in various fields of marine mammal research, public outreach, education and conservation. This introductory exposure will allow them to make important contacts and gain fundamental skills and theoretical knowledge in the field of marine mammalogy and conservation.
Program Outcomes
- Describe fundamentals of marine mammal ecology including evolution, adaptations to aquatic lifestyle, and threats to their environment.
- Identify regional diversity of marine mammals in context of threats and conservation status.
- Demonstrate various research techniques used to study marine mammals including photographic identification, biopsy sampling, and other marine mammal tracking methods.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MRSC A180 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| MRSC A187 | Marine Mammals | 3 |
| MRSC A188 | Marine Mammal Field Studies | 1 |
| MRSC A288 | Survey of Marine Mammal Research and Techniques | 1 |
| Restricted Electives (Select at least 4 units) | 4 | |
| Digital Mapping: Introduction to GIS | ||
| Internship Experience - Level 1 | ||
| Boat Handling and Seamanship | ||
| Ecology of the Gray Whale | ||
or ESEC A124 | Ecology of the Gray Whale | |
| Field Studies in Gray Whale Ecology | ||
| Marine Biology Lab | ||
| Marine Policy and Conservation | ||
| Special Topics in Marine Science | ||
| Introduction to Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation | ||
MRSC A291 Directed Study Marine Science 1 | ||
MRSC A292 Directed Study Marine Science 2 | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |