Course Description
Methods of data acquisition, study and analysis required in solving oceanographic problems. Includes a field school held during the mid-term break. A fee is to be paid by January 31.
Learning Goals
- To learn about field methods in the major branches of oceanography
- To gain practical experience in carrying out field observations
- To develop and carry out a research project involving:
- Writing a research proposal
- Planning a field program
- Obtaining field measurements to address the question proposed
- Analyzing the field measurements
- Presenting results orally at a 'conference'
- Presenting the results in the form of a journal-style article
Instructors
Maldonado, Waterman
Lecture Topics
| Topics |
| Funding and sampling programs |
| Ships and fieldwork logistics |
| Physical measurements |
| Biological measurements |
| Geo-chemical measurements |
| **Note: Lectures take place during the first half of term only. |
Labs
The class is based around the idea of gathering and scientifically analyzing field data, and usually involves a field trip. In the past few years we have spent a week at Bamfield Marine Station during the spring break. Part-way through this trip students present a research proposal, after which they gather field data. Analysis is usually completed at UBC before the end of term.