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Science Program Overview: The mission of the Division of Science & Environmental Policy (SEP) at CSUMB is to explore the interactions of earth’s physical and biological environments through active learning and applied research in marine, coastal, and watershed systems. Three overarching goals unite the program:
To enable students to apply an earth systems perspective to evaluate and solve environmental problems using scientific, technical, and analytical skills.
To prepare students for leadership roles in which they will devise effective policy solutions by integrating biological, physical, and social dimensions.
To educate students who will be qualified to pursue ethical and rewarding career pathways.
| SEP (ESSP) COURSE | DESCRIPTION |
| 332 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) | Theory and application of spatial data acquisition, analysis, and display using an integrated, hands-on, project-based approach. example Syllabus (PDF) |
| 433 Advanced Applications of Marine Science Technologies | Project-based course applies advanced technologies for data acquisition, analysis and display to current marine research initiatives and environmental issues. Hands-on application of sidescan and multibeam sonar, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), quantitative video habitat mapping, computer modeling, remote sensing, image processing, hydrographic mapping, and Global Positioning System (GPS). example Syllabus (PDF) |
| 495 Sp. Topic: Seafloor Mapping | Research
Assistantship with SFML (Exceptional students who have successfully completed the 495 course can participate in SFML research projects) |
| 497 CAPSTONE | Independent
Senior Research Thesis Project (Students have the opportunity to work on a subset of SFML research projects) |
| 2004 CSU Wang Family Excellence Award [CSUMB Campus Connection article] "Floating Classroom" (Monterey Herald article 2004) |
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