Course Title
MARINE SCIENCE INDEPENDENT STUDY
Course Description
Students should be prepared for field work (proper clothing, sun and bug protection). Also expect weather dependent changes to meeting days times.This lecture/lab course will allow the student to observe, participate and understand how to implement a field investigation in Underwater Archaeology using remote sensing technology, (Side Scan Sonar, Remote Vehicles ROV's) and post-processing sonar data software to construct detailed mapping of prospective archaeology sites. The student will gain hands on experience in operating and interpreting side scan sonar technology/data as well as introduction to standard field methods for site exploration on land.Prerequisite: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED.
Units
0
Credit Hours Max
12
