Oceans 11

(ACAD, 1.0 credit)

Oceans 11 is designed to allow students to explore aspects of global and local oceanography and current ocean-related issues. Grounded in a strong oceans-science base, the course examines the oceans from a systems perspective focusing on the connections within the ocean and between the ocean and the terrestrial world, with an emphasis on ocean-human interactions. The notion of sustainability and the role of the ocean in the earth’s sustainability are central to the course. Oceans 11 uses local examples as a means of connecting the big picture issues, such as sustainability, to the lives and communities of Atlantic Canadians. Significant time is spent examining local economic and community interests and investigating emerging new economies and opportunities in areas such as aquaculture, ecotourism, and integrated coastal management.

Prerequisite: Science 9