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MACS 197A: Communicating Emerging Ocean Topics

Marine & Coastal Science · 4 credits

An exploration of current marine topics, through case studies, with a focus on developing and practicing science communication skills. Case studies may address topics such as deep-sea mining, ocean dead zones, and ocean acidification, among others. A variety of communication deliverables, targeted to different audiences, are produced throughout the quarter.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2026 to Spring 2027).

Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (0)

No course lists it as a prerequisite.

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Whitney, Nina2Spring 2026 to Spring 2027

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Spring 2027023549LectureMW 3:00pm-3:50pm · CV 264
F 3:00pm-4:50pm · BH 417
Whitney, Nina0/30Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2026023971LectureMW 3:00pm-3:50pm · CV 264
F 3:00pm-4:50pm · CV 264
Whitney, Nina29/30Face to Face Instruction