MARI 4664

Hist of Marine Sciences

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In this course, we will trace the history of marine sciences from the ancients to the 20th century. Topics may include ancient cosmologies, voyages of discovery, ocean circulation, and a range of scientific perspectives and technological developments that have shaped human understanding of the oceans.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the 2025 syllabus by Gillian Gass. Open the PDF

Grading

20%ParticipationWorkshops 10%; choose how to earn remaining 10%
10%Course project proposalDue May 9
20%Midterm examMay 14; two essays
20%Course project finalAbout 2500 words; due May 23
30%Final examMay 27; two essays

Course rules

Late work
Late project work loses 10% per day unless a revised due date is agreed.
Missed exams
Supplementary exams and projects are not offered.
Participation
Written responses count only for classes the student attended; participation plans may be changed.
AI use
Generative AI and large language model tools are not permitted for course work.

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