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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ES 106 - Gulf of Maine Environment by Sea Kayak


Credits: 4 credits

The Gulf of Maine has been one of the most biologically productive regions of the world. In this class, we will investigate the confluence of oceanographic, ecological, biological, geological, and chemical processes that have led to this amazing environment and use it as a microcosm of similar processes occurring globally. Our classroom will be the Gulf of Maine - we will access it by sea kayak. Starting with 4 days in western Casco Bay (near Portland), students will alternate class time with an introduction to sea kayaking. For the remaining 6 days of the course, we will venture further into Casco Bay, staying on islands. both from the seat of the kayak and on the islands, we will investigate a variety of ecosystems, looking both f0r evidence of a multitude of processes, and for evidence of human influence. A student-designed and executed, field-based research project is an integral component of the course; the research project is designed to develop analytical and design capabilities. Students will write and present a research paper based on the results of the research project.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
No pre-requisite required.

Notes
Offered May semester.
No kayaking experience necessary.
Weight and/or body size limited by limitations of kayaks



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