NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

322 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS of global trade on the marine environment. The syllabus includes understanding the concepts of globalism and globalization, trade networks and market access, the development of regional and global economic markets, social and cultural consequences of globalization, political effects of globalization, and the environmental impacts of globalization. The latter part of the course focuses particularly on international shipping and marine transfer of goods, with a particular focus on the oil and gas industry. Topics for discussion may include Piracy, Port State Control, Flags of Convenience, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) program, and others. There will be an introduction to classification with regards to notation, certificates and surveys. BSMP 3150 Archaeological Oceanography (3 credits) Archaeological Oceanography: Reefs and Wrecks will examine human interest in the tension of natural and cultural treasures. Students explore the dynamics of ocean systems, human systems, natural and artificial reefs. Legal, ethical and preservation considerations will be examined. BSMP 3160 Ocean Literacy (3 credits) This course will examine and discuss essential principles and fundamental concepts of ocean literacy, with particular attention to recent related work by the US ocean sciences and science education communities. The course will include examination of key ocean concepts to be included in K-12 curricula and the alignment of these to National Science Ocean Standards. BSMP 3170 The Deep Ocean (3 credits) The whole of the ocean environment, down to the very greatest depths at more than 11 kilometers, is populated by living organisms. The oceans provide about 170 times as much living space as all of the Earth’s other environments--soil, air and fresh water--put together. This course will focus on the geology, evolution and ecology of life on the deep sea floor. BSMP 3180 Fundamental Concepts of Climate Change I: Scientific Perspectives (3 credits) Understanding the physical basis of the climate system is necessary in order to make sound predictions about future climate variability and its potential impacts on society. Students will learn how the climate system works, how climate has changed throughout Earth’s history, and how this information is used to predict the response of climate to both natural and anthropogenic forcing in the future. BSMP 3185 Fundamental Concepts of Climate Change II: Societal Perspectives (3 credits) In this course, students will explore climate change from a social perspective with a particular emphasis on the marine and coastal environment. Students will also gain a better understanding of the policy side of climate change through this course. BSMP 3190 Water World Revisited: Exploring Coastal Futurology (3 credits) This short course will feature readings, discussions, short digital video interviews and video case studies, and short lectures by the instructors. We will examine the context of futurology of coastal zones and oceans. Students will be assessed for participation in on-line discussions, short student video contributions to the class, and weekly written brainstorming notes on the weekly topics. BSMP 3200 Biology of Sharks and Rays (3 credits) Although the study of sharks generally lags behind studies on bony fishes and many other animals, our understanding of the biology of sharks and rays has improved tremendously over the past several decades. Despite much of the interest in sharks stemming from the fact that they occasionally bite humans, sharks are fascinating animals in many respects and they are highly specialized inhabitants of the sea and possess a variety of unique characteristics that are integral to their having been around for the past 400 million years.. In this course we will examine an overview of the general biology of sharks and rays with the goal of understanding how exquisitely adapted these animals are to their environment. We will also review the life history characteristics of sharks and rays in relation to their occurrence and sustainability to understand the diversity of sharks and rays, their role in marine ecosystems and their interactions with humans (other than in terms of shark attack). BSMP 3210 International Integrated Coastal Zone Management (3 credits) The focus is on the international dimensions of integrated coastal zone management. Students will first examine the major “big picture” issues affecting the world’s coastal areas and oceans, and will examine seven case studies that will help to bring alive the grave problems of mismanaging coastal and economic resources. BSMP 3220 Marine Biosecurity (3 credits) This course provides an overview of marine biosecurity through the investigation of concepts, regulatory approaches, assessment and management of marine invasions. The syllabus includes a conceptual and historical introduction to marine invasion biology, global perspectives on biological invasions, pathways of invasion, exclusion methods and assessment and management. BSMP 3230 Maritime and Port Security (3 credits) Port and Maritime operations and associated facilities and infrastructure collectively challenge the security of nations and the global economy. Technology alone cannot secure