Syllabus
| Meeting Times: 2:30-4:20 (alternate weeks) | Rm: L222 |
| Meeting Dates: Sept 30 (organization), Oct 7, 21, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2 | |
| Instructors: Rob Viens / Kent Short | Office: L200A / B-211b |
| Phone: (425) 564-3158 / 564- 2188 | E-Mail: rviens@bcc.ctc.edu / kshort@bcc.ctc.edu |
Credits: Use the entry code provided to sign up for 1 credit of Independent Study (ENV SCI 299)
Credit/Grades: Your grade in this class will be based on participation, therefore attendance is important. Everyone can miss one meeting day/field trip without losing any credit, after that it will affect your grade. (This may include 1 activity (lecture/field trip, etc. outside of class.) Since we only meet 5 or 6 times, missing more than 1 day can have a significant effect on your grade. As well as participating, everyone is expected to "lead" one week’s discussion and contribute to the seminar web page. Discussion leaders are expected to:
Readings: From Ocean's End - Travels Through Endangered Seas by Colin Woodward (2000)
| Schedule: | Leaders |
| Sept 30 Organizational Meeting | Rob |
| Oct 7 Introduction: Assigned Readings | Jim, Missy |
| Oct 21 Ocean Biodiversity/Introduced Species: Ch 1-2 | Kelly, Andy |
| Nov 4 Fishing/Whaling Industry/Aquarium Trade: Ch 3-4 | Tiffany, Heather, Rebecca |
| Nov 18 Coastal Resources and Erosion: Ch 5-6 | Missy, Jason |
| Dec 2 Pollution and Climate: Ch 7-8 | Elissa |
Field Trip or Restoration Event: TBA