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Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science
MARSC 595. Seminar in Marine Science
Seminar meets two hours each week during academic year. Student presentations of research results, proposals or topics and literature. Discussion.
MARSC 596. Directed Reading and Research
Individual tutorial. Hours and credit by arrangement with faculty.
MARSC 598. Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
For research underlying the thesis and writing of the thesis.
MARSC 599. Ph.D. Dissertation Preparation
For writing of the dissertation.
Four Core Courses
EEMB 243. Biological Oceanography
Current concepts in biological oceanography focusing on the coupling of biotic processes to ocean physics, chemistry and sedimentation. Emphasis on areas of active research with critical evaluation of current and seminal literature. (F)
Geol. 276. Geological Oceanography
Geology of the oceans. Development of the oceans through geologic time. Tectonism, crustal structure and composition, sediments, and the fossil record. Paleoceanographic change in relation to earth system history including impact of the oceans on climate change.
Geol. 266. Chemical Oceanography
An introduction to the chemistry of the oceans. Topics include composition and chemical equilibria of seawater, biogeochemical cycling, sediment chemistry, atmospheric exchange, circulation and rates of mixing based on chemical tracers, and the impact of ocean chemistry on climate change.
Geog. 263. Introduction to Physical Oceanography
A graduate-level introduction to physical oceanography. Topics discussed include: properties of sea water, derivation and application of the equations of motion for a rotating planet, and the dynamics of wind-and buoyancy-driven general circulation. (S)
Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
EEMB 217. Flow and Aquatic Ecosystems
An introduction to the interaction of hydrodynamics with aquatic organisms and ecosystems and use of quantitative approaches in aquatic ecology. Case studies include examples from lakes, rivers, kelp forests, and coral reefs. (F)
EEMB 234. Phycology
Overview on the biology of macroalgae and phytoplankton, with emphasis on living and adapting in the various environments. Topics include form-function, ecophysiology, unique aspects of biochemistry, antiherbivore strategies, applied phycology and mariculture. (S)
EEMB 243. Biological Oceanography
Current concepts in biological oceanography focusing on the coupling of biotic processes to ocean physics, chemistry and sedimentation. Emphasis on areas of active research with critical evaluation of current and seminal literature. (F)
EEMB 244. Marine Microbiology
Exploration of evolution, ecology, biochemistry, and genetics of marine bacteria. Topics include: historical perspective, molecular approaches in microbial ecology, trophic interactions/biogeochemistry, physiological adaptations, and biochemistry and genetics of selected systems (bioluminescence, deep-sea adaptation, cell-surface interactions, starvation survival). (W)
EEMB 244L. Marine Microbiology Laboratory
A laboratory survey of the diversity, physiology and ecology of marine prokaryotes, and methods used to identify, quantify and measure their activities. (W)
EEMB 249. Mariculture: Research Frontiers in Farming the Sea
Recent progress and new directions in research increasing production of valuable marine animals, plants and microorganisms. Control of reproduction, development, growth and disease in marine species; problems encountered in commercializing production; regional and biological solutions; the role of modern biotechnology. (S)
EEMB 250. Photosynthesis and Primary Production
Introduction to the process of photosynthesis and discussion of the ecological/physiological aspects of determining primary production in aquatic systems. (S)
EEMB 256. Molecular Photosynthesis and Light in Aquatic Ecosystems
Introduction to the molecular processes of photosynthesis and the bio-optics of underwater light fields. (W)
EEMB 258. Biology and Geology of Coral Reefs
An in-depth discussion of coral reefs, including their paleontology, geomorphology and geochemistry, population biology, and physiology. (S)
EEMB 285. Fieldwork in Oceanography
Participation as a member of the scientific party on Scripps Institution (UCSD), NMFS, and UCSB oceanographic cruises. Cruise duration is variable (7 to 60 days), and course units will vary with cruise duration. Supervision by scientific party leader. Report required. (F,W,S,SS)
EEMB 595 EE. Seminar on Symbiosis
A critical review of research in selected fields of biology.
EEMB 595 FF. Seminar on Photosynthesis
A critical review of research in selected fields of biology.
EEMB 595 MS. Seminar on Marine Science
A critical review of research in selected fields of biology.
EEMB 595 Q. Aquatic Biology
A critical review of research in selected fields of biology.
EEMB 595 Z. Ecological Physiology
A critical review of research in selected fields of biology.
Geography
Geog. 202A. Remote Sensing and Environmental Optics
Principles of radiation emission; radiative transfer equation and some solution methods; surface interactions; instrumentation; applications to remote sensing; and energy budgets in atmosphere, ocean, and other media.
Geog. 233. Tropical Meteorology
Description of tropical atmosphere. High to low frequency variability; monsoon, hurricanes, El Niño, satellite observations, and modeling. (S)
Geog. 235. Earth Radiation Budget and Clouds
Earth radiation balance-greenhouse effect-cloud/radiation interaction. Radiative/convective climate models. ERB measurements from space. (S)
Geog. 236. Remote Sensing of the Oceans
Survey of physical and biological oceanography from remote-sensing perspective. Discussion of sensor systems, platforms, and methodologies both in current use and planned. Topics include: space-time variability of ocean properties, primary productivity, ocean waves, and circulation.
Geog. 237. El Niño: Atmosphere Ocean Interactions
Low frequency oscillations of atmosphere and ocean in tropical regions. Atmosphere ocean interactions. El Niño observations and modeling. (S)
Geog. 238. Advanced Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
Advanced readings in research on theory and models of radiative transfer as bases for the remote sensing of the atmosphere and meteorological forecast.
Geog. 239. Earth System Science
Description of various components of earth system: climate and hydraulic systems, biogeochemical dynamics and ecological dynamics. Observations and modeling of earth systems.
Geog. 247. Earth System Science: Biophysical and Biogeochemical Processes
Distribution and dynamics of global ecosystems and the biogeochemical cycling of elemental materials. Focus on mapping, monitoring, and modeling of community composition and ecosystem processes. An emphasis is placed on how the global biosphere interacts with the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Geog. 248. Earth System Science: Energy and Radiation
Processes affecting radiation and energy balance at the top of the atmosphere, within the atmosphere, and at the Earth's surface. This will include the greenhouse effect and the role of clouds, aerosols, and surface processes on climate. Radiative and radiative-convective modeling aspects will be presented and further developed in laboratory with the use of simplified models.
Geog. 249. Earth System Science: Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics
The basic equations of motion for rotating fluids will be presented and modified to explain large-scale ocean and atmosphere motions. Topics will include: the geostrophic approximation; conservation of potential vorticity; Ekman transport and Ekman pumping; the quasi-geostrophic approximation; baroclinic instability; Rossby waves and Kelvin waves.
Geog. 253. Global Warming: Causes and Consequences
Radiative processes involved in global warming; carbon dioxide increase and uptake; role of clouds, oceans and biosphere; consequences: sea level changes, hydrological cycle intensification, etc.
Geog. 256. Molecular Photosynthesis and Light in Aquatic Systems
A lecture course to introduce graduate students to the molecular processes of photosynthesis and the bio-optics of underwater light fields. (S)
Geog. 261. Ocean Optics
An examination of the optical properties and radiative transfers in natural waters. Applications discussed include modeling of solar radiation penetration, reflectance and transmittance at the air-sea interface, and ocean color remote sensing.
Geog. 262. Upper Ocean Physical Processes
Detailed studies of upper ocean dynamics and physical processes. Topics may include mesoscale dynamics, mixed layer modeling, radiative transfer, turbulent mixing processes, and internal waves. (W)
Geog. 263. Introduction to Physical Oceanography
A graduate-level introduction to physical oceanography. Topics discussed include: properties of sea water, derivation and application of the equations of motion for a rotating planet, and the dynamics of wind- and buoyancy-driven general circulation. (S)
Geog. 264. Seminar in Oceanography
Graduate seminar in physical, optical, and biological oceanography. (S)
Geog. 265. Ocean Waves, Tides and Mixing Dynamics
Examination of waves, tides, and turbulent processes in the ocean. Topics include surface waves, tidal flows, internal waves, small scale mixing processes, near-surface mixed layers, and bottom boundary layers. Instrumentation and sampling techniques will also be discussed. (S)
Geog. 269. Dynamic Meteorology
Application of basic equations of fluid motion to flows on a rotating sphere. Emphasis will be placed on scaling techniques appropriate for describing and predicting large-scale atmospheric motion. Additional topics include numerical models, atmospheric waves, instability, and the mechanics of the general circulation. (S)
Geological Sciences
Geol. 214. Seminar in Marine Geophysics and Tectonics
Current discoveries and unsolved problems in marine geophysics. Instruments and methods of study.
Geol. 235. Plate Tectonics Seminar
Read recent related articles. Students present and discuss selected topics in separate seminar. Complete term paper and/or problem sets for 3 or 4 units. (S)
Geol. 261. Marine Stratigraphy
Extensive reading and class discussion of concepts and methods of marine stratigraphy. Included are lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, and chronology. Stratigraphic nomenclature. Problems and advances in correlation and dating of sediments including the Pacific, California, and Europe. Term paper.
Geol. 262. Marine Micropaleontology and Paleobiology
A survey of the major marine microfossil groups of the Cenozoic and Mesozoic; with particular reference to classification, preservation, evolution, stratigraphic utility, paleobiology, biogeography, paleoceanographic relations, and sediment accumulation.
Geol. 263. Paleoceanography and Marine Sediments
Evolution of the world's oceans through geologic time in relation to plate tectonics, circulation and water mass development, chemistry and sediment accumulation, paleoclimates and polar glaciation, and evolution of marine life. Processes of formation of marine sediments. Approaches to paleogeography.
Geol. 266. Chemical Oceanography
An introduction to the chemistry of the oceans. Topics include composition and chemical equilibria of seawater, biogeochemical cycling, sediment chemistry, atmospheric exchange, circulation and rates of mixing based on chemical tracers, and the impact of ocean chemistry on climate change.
Geol. 267. Seminar in Quaternary Paleoceanography
Current topics of research in Quaternary paleoceanography. Emphasis on reading and analysis of key papers.
Geol. 271. Seminar on Submarine Hydrothermal Systems
Covers observational, experimental, and theoretical studies of seafloor hydrothermal processes; emphasizes systems at oceanic spreading centers; includes global hydrothermal effects on the compositions of seawater and ocean crust; focuses on recent developments and unsolved problems.
Geol. 276. Geological Oceanography
Geology of the oceans. Development of the oceans through geologic time. Tectonism, crustal structure and composition, sediments, and the fossil record. Paleoceanographic change in relation to earth system history including impact of the oceans on climate change.
Geol. 281. Field Studies in Marine Geophysics
Field studies in marine geophysics using seismic, sonar, magnetic techniques in high resolution studies of deep-sea geologic features. Normally involves going to sea for one month.
Geol. 282. Field Studies in Marine Geochemistry
Studies in marine geochemistry with the opportunity of going to sea or into the field on land. Lectures cover techniques of seafloor mapping using bottom photography, marine geochemical sampling, and methods of data reduction and sample analysis. Labs include analysis of data/samples collected.
Mechanical and Environmental Engineering
MEE 208. Sediment Transport
The transport and fate of fine-grained sediments and contaminants in aquatic systems. Includes resuspension, flocculation, settling speeds and numerical modeling of hydrodynamics, sediment and contaminant transport in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and near-shore oceanic areas. Risk analysis.
MEE 283A. Waves in Fluids
The fundamental mechanics of water and acoustic waves, Governing equations. Wave propagation, refraction, and reflection. Noise generation. Dispersive effects; group velocity; stationary phase; ray theory. Onshore waves. Ship waves and wave resistance. Introduction to nonlinear effects; Stokes limiting waves; solitons.
MEE 283B. Advanced Water Waves
Advanced mechanics of waves, especially ocean waves. Linear stochastic wave systems; spectra. Nonlinear wave interactions. Wave stability and deformation; breaking. Wave group evolution; the cubic Schrodinger equation. Non-conservative systems: wind forcing, dissipation, and diffusion. Chaotic motions; soliton wave groups.
MEE 285. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
The ocean-atmosphere systems. Air-sea interaction. Governing equations for rotating system: conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Ocean surface waves; generation, spectral characteristics. Internal waves. Geostrophic motion. Rotating boundary layers: Ekman dynamics. Tides. Kelvin waves.
MEE 286. Nearshore Processes
Nearshore wave dynamics: shoaling, breaking, run-up. Beach processes: longshore currents, undertow, rip currents, infragravity waves. Turbulent boundary layers; wave-current interaction. Sediment transport: critical conditions, bedload and suspended load, bedforms, scour, inlet migration and closure, harbor siltation, cliff erosion.
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
MCDB 249. Mariculture: Research Frontiers in Farming the Sea
Recent progress and new directions in research increasing production of valuable marine animals, plants and microorganisms. Control of reproduction, development, growth and disease in marine species; problems encountered in commercializing production; regional and biological solutions; the role of modern biotechnology. (S)
MCDB 595 DM. Seminars in Molecular Marine Biology and Marine Biotechnology
A critical review of research in selected fields of biology.
Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
ESM 257 Ocean Resource Management
A broadly based review of both living and mineral ocean resource management. Historic and developing state, federal, and inter national management laws and regulations, principles of sustainability, and adaptive ecosystem management. Integrates human uses with case studies.
ESM 258 Marine Processes and Resources
Introduction to marine resources with emphasis on the oceanographic, climatic, biogeochemical, geological, and anthropogenic processes regulating marine resources off the California coast. including climate, ocean circulation, marine food web dynamics, and biogeography, fisheries, marine mammals, petroleum extraction , and marine pollution.
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