Ocean 220 Details

This class is an experiential course in which you will practice the scientific method from A-Z. During spring break, we will convene in the San Juans to plan our research. Then we will cruise aboard one of the UW's research ships for 1-3 days collecting data. After this, you will finish up post-cruise lab work, interpret your findings, and write a research paper focussing on your efforts. This class has been called 'the most work I ever loved to do' by one of last year's students.

You can learn more about the research conducted by the class by reading these general project descriptions.

• Seabed Observations
• Water Column Dynamics

There is also an honors section to this course.

Email Michelle Townsend (mtown@ocean.washington.edu) if you have questions about enrolling in this course, or if you wish to make substitutions in the pre-reqs. The pre-req is ocean 210.

This course is a requirement for oceanography majors and is strongly advised for all students studying geology, fisheries, oceanography, art, environmental biology and civil engineering.

The class meets each Tuesday & Thursday,
1:30-2:50 in 425 OSB

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