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Graduate Course Descriptions
- MAR 501 Physical Oceanography
Examines physics of ocean circulation and mixing on various scales with strong
emphasis on profound effects of Earth's rotation on motions and distribution of
properties. An introduction to physics of estuaries and other coastal water
bodies.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in MAS program or permission of instructor
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 502 Biological Oceanography
Examines biological processes in the ocean, and introduces major ocean biomes
and groups of organisms. A broad treatment of energy and nutrient cycling in
coastal and open ocean environments.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in MAS program or permission
of instructor
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 503 Chemical Oceanography
Introduction to chemical oceanography. Topics include origin and history of
seawater, major and minor constituents, dissolved gases, the carbon dioxide
system, distribution of properties in the world ocean, isotope geochemistry, and
estuarine and hydrothermal vent geochemistry.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in MAS program or
permission of instructor
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 506 Geological Oceanography
An introduction to the geological oceanography of the world ocean with emphasis
on the coastal environment; discussions of the physical processes controlling
the structure and evolution of the ocean basins and continental margins, the
distribution of marine sediment, and the development of coastal features.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in MAS program or permission
of instructor
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 507 Marine Conservation
The fundamental concepts of conservation science, a synthetic field that
incorporates principles of ecology, biogeography, population genetics,
systematics, evolutionary biology, environmental sciences, sociology,
anthropology, and philosophy toward the conservation of biological diversity
will be presented within the context of the conservation of marine resources.
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 510 Modeling Techniques in Chemical Oceanography
Derivation of solutions to advection-diffusion-reaction equations for marine
sediments and waters. One- and multi-dimensional models are developed for
dissolved and solid-phase substances in cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical
coordinates. Effect of imposing multiple layers on these systems is examined.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 511 Benthic Ecology
This course focuses on the ecological interactions of benthic organisms and
their habitat. Topics include life histories, the roles of competition,
predation and disturbance, feeding adaptations and food webs, interactions
between benthic organisms and water motion, sediment chemistry, and other
abiotic factors, and evolutionary history of benthic ecological processes.
Spring, alternate years, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 512 Marine Pollution
Review of the physical and chemical characteristics and speciation in the marine
environment of organic pollutants, metals and radionuclides including
bioavailability, assimilation by marine organisms, toxicity, and policy issues.
Crosslisted with CEY 512. Prerequisites: College level introductory course in biology and chemistry. Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 514 Environmental Management
This is an introduction to environmental management, and will focus on the
interplay between science and public policy. Concepts include problem
identification and definition, collection and analysis of relevant data to produce information, and the roles of public perception and action in ultimately
determining outcomes when consensus is not reached. Specific fields to which
these concepts will be applied will be solid waste management and coastal
management. Current local problems will be used to illustrate the broader
conceptual issues. Crosslisted with CEY 501 and EST 540.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 515 Phytoplankton Ecology
The biology and ecology of marine phytoplankton. Covered are life cycles,
growth, nutrient uptake, grazing, and the effects of environmental factors on
growth and survival of phytoplankton. The characteristics of various classes are
examined and are related to environmental conditions.
Prerequisites: General biology
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 517 Waves
Theory and observations of surface waves, internal waves, and planetary waves;
wave-wave, wave-current, and wave-turbulence interactions; surface wave
prediction; beach processes.
Spring, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 519 Geochemistry Seminar
This course explores topics in low-temperature geochemistry as chosen by the
instructors and participants. The seminar series is organized around a theme
such as early diagenesis, estuarine geochemistry, or aquatic chemistry. Students
are required to lead one of the seminars and to participate in discussions.
Prerequisite: MAR 503 or permission of instructor
Spring, 1 credit, ABCF grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 520 New Production and Geochemical Cycles
Consideration of oceanic new production for a variety of ecosystems.
Quantitative examination of the impact of new production on the transport and
cycling of major and minor elements and pollutants.
Pre- or co requisites: MAR 502, 503
Spring, alternate years, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 521 Long Island'sGroundwater
This course will cover basic groundwater concepts in unconsolidated sediments,
and examine contamination issues in light of Long Island's particular
hydrogeology, land use, and waste management history. Mathematical principles
will be discussed but not stressed; scientific and technical papers discussing
particular concepts or problems, including important local examples, will be
closely read.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 522 Environmental Toxicology and Public Health
Principles of toxicology and epidemiology are presented and problems associated with major classes of toxic chemicals and radiation to human and environmental health is examined in a case study format.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 525 Environment and Public Health Engineering/Sanitation
Review of the interactions of humans with the atmosphere and water resources,
especially in the Long Island coastal community. An introduction is provided to
the field of environmental health and the practices relevant to an
urban/suburban and coastal setting. Crosslisted with CEY 509.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 526 Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms
This course examines physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of marine organisms to contaminant stress. Material will be examined through review lectures on the topic and group discussion of the current literature.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 527 Global Change
The course examines the scientific basis behind questions of global change and
some of the policy implications of changes to the region and country. Topics
include evidence and courses of past climactic changes, greenhouse gases and the
greenhouse effect, analogues with other planets, the Gaia hypothesis, climate
modeling, and deforestation and the depletion of ozone.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, alternate years, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 529 Isotope Geochemistry
This course deals both with the use of radio- and stable isotope applications to the earth sciences.
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 530 Organic Geochemistry
Introduction to the organic chemistry of the earth, oceans, and atmosphere.
Topics include production transformation and fate of organic matter; use of
organic biomarkers and stable and radioisotopes; diagenesis in recent sediments;
oil and coal production and composition; dissolved and particulate organic
matter in seawater.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 531 Long Island Marine Habitats
Focusing on six representative marine environments around Long Island, this
course emphasizes the natural history of local marine communities, as well as
quantitative ecology, hypothesis testing, and scientific writing. Students visit
the sites, measure environmental parameters, and identify the distribution and
abundance of common plants and animals. Using qualitative and quantitative
methods in the field and laboratory, the class determines major factors that
control the community structure in each habitat.
Summer, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 532 Marine Protected Areas – Belize
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are parts of the ocean that are zoned to exclude
activities that is potentially detrimental to the ecosystem. Marine reserves
is a special type of MPA, in which the harvesting of marine wildlife is
prohibited. MPAs are rapidly gaining traction worldwide as a tool to preserve or
restore ecosystems, protect endangered species or sustain nearby commercial and
recreational fisheries. This course is designed to provide students with a
robust background in the science behind the design, implementation and expected
outcomes of establishing MPAs. This field course will explore these issues in
the context of the Belizean experience where students will travel to Belize and
see a number of different MPAs and learn about the challenges, benefits and
limitations of MPAs for marine conservation directly from local scientists,
managers and rangers.
Summer, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 533 Instrumental Analysis
Fundamental principles of instrumental chemical analysis and practical applications of molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and chromatography. These instruments are widely used in environmental and oceanography problem solving. Lectures cover basic concepts of chemical analysis and the fundamental principles of the analytical techniques to be used. In the laboratory, students gain hands-on experience both by performing a series of required basic chemical determinations (nutrients and trace metals in sediments and in seawater water) and by undertaking special projects. Students prepare written reports describing the methods, the theory underlying those methods, results, and figures of merit. Students also present their results orally in brief presentations.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Spring, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 536: Environmental Law and Regulation
This course covers environmental law and regulations from inception in common
law through statutory law and regulations. The initial approach entails the
review of important case law giving rise to today's body of environmental
regulations. Emphasis is on environmental statutes and regulations dealing with
waterfront and coastal development and solid waste as well as New York State's
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). Crosslisted with CEY 503.
Fall , 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 537 Tropical Marine Ecology
The goal of this class is to teach students about the ecology of the tropical
coral reef environments through lectures, field trips, snorkeling trips, SCUBA
diving trips and student designed research projects. The first half of the
course will be devoted to formal lectures, demonstrations, and instructor-led
field trips to provide students with a basic knowledge of the common organisms
and the roles they play in various coral reef ecosystems. During the second
half of the course, with help from faculty, students will develop and carry out
individual research projects examining organismal ecology of coral reefs.
Winter, 4 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 538 Modern Methods of Data Analysis in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences - Part I
An introduction to basic statistical concepts and their applications to analysis
of data in atmospheric and marine sciences. The topics include distribution,
statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, linear and
nonlinear regression analysis, and basics of experimental design. In-depth class
discussions of the theoretical concepts are accompanied by extensive
applications to data sets supplied by the instructor and the students.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in MAS program or permission of instructor
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
May be repeated 2 times for credit.
- MAR 540 Marine Microbial Ecology
An historical perspective of the field, aspects of nutrition and growth,
microbial metabolism, and trophodynamic relationships with other organisms.
Emphasis on roles of microorganisms in marine environments such as salt marshes,
estuaries, coastal pelagic ecosystems, and the deep sea, as well as microbial
contribution to geochemical cycles. Contemporary and classical methodologies
covered.
Prerequisite: MAR 502 or permission of instructor
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 541 Foundations of Atmospheric Sciences I
This course is intended to introduce graduate majors to the foundations in the atmospheric sciences necessary for future, more specialized courses. This course covers atmospheric thermodynamics, radiative transfer, tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry, and cloud microphysics.
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 542 Foundations of Atmospheric Sciences II
This course introduces cloud physics, atmospheric chemistry, boundary layer turbulence, and atmospheric radiation. This is the second course in a two-course series taught at the level appropriate to all students in atmospheric sciences.
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 544 Atmospheric Radiation
Discussion of the compositions and radiative components of planetary
atmospheres. Blackbody and gaseous radiation with emphasis on the respective
roles of electromagnetic theory and quantum statistics. Derivation of the
equation of transfer and radiative exchange integrals, with application to
energy transfer processes within the atmospheres of Earth and other planets.
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 545 Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
This course will provide an extensive overview of the methods used in
paleoclimate research and an examination of important climate events during the
Late-Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. We will discuss proxies used to create
paleoclimate reconstructions forcing mechanisms on interannual to million year
time scales, climate effects on geological and biological processes, and the
modeling of present climate and extrapolation to past and future climates.
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 546 Marine Sedimentology
Study of sedimentology in the marine environment including an introduction to fluid mechanics, sediment transport theory, quantitative models of sedimentation, and dynamic stratigraphy.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, coscheduled with MAR 346.
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, Letter graded (A,A,B+,etc.)
- MAR 547 Dynamical Oceanography I
The first course in a two-course series on basic methods and results in
dynamical oceanography. This course emphasizes unstratified fluids. Topics
covered include but are not limited to basic conservation equations, effects of
rotation, geostrophy, potential vorticity conservation, Ekman layers, and Ekman
pumping. Prerequisite: MAR 501 or permission of instructor
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 548 Dynamical Oceanography II
Continuation of Dynamics I. Course covers some of the basic effects of
stratification. Topics include potential vorticity for baroclinic motion and
baroclinic instability.
Prerequisite: Dynamical Oceanography I
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 549 Current Topics in Atmospheric Sciences
This course will discuss current research topics in atmospheric sciences and
their connections with advance course materials.
Fall and Spring, 0-2 credits, S/U grading
- MAR 550 Topics in Marine Sciences
This is used to present special interest courses, including intensive short courses by visiting and adjunct faculty and courses requested by students. Those given in recent years include Nature of Marine Ecosystems, Science and Technology in Public Institutions, Plutonium in the Marine Environment and Problems in Estuarine Sedimentation.
Fall and Spring, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading
May be repeated for credit
- MAR 551 Special Topics in Management
This course involves in-depth examination and assessment of one or two topical
problems and issues in the management of fisheries in the mid-Atlantic region.
Fisheries management encompasses a diversity of disciplines and interests:
biology, ecology, mathematics, law, policy, economics, analytical modeling,
sociology, and anthropology. The class conducts a detailed and thorough review
of one or two key fisheries management problems that incorporate component
issues spanning this range of disciplines. Students form several teams, each
team focusing on one aspect of the overall problem and preparing a report
detailing that aspect and making recommendations on how management decisions can
be improved.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall and Spring, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 552 Directed Study
Individual studies under the guidance of a faculty member. Subject matter varies
according to the needs of the students.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall and Spring 1-12 credits, ABCF grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 553 Fishery Management
Survey of the basic principles of and techniques for studying the population
dynamics of marine fish and shellfish. Discussion of the theoretical basis for
management of exploited fishes and shellfish, contrasting management in theory
and in practice using local, national, and international examples. Includes lab
exercises in the use of computer-based models for fish stock assessment.
Prerequisite: Calculus I or permission of instructor
Spring, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 554 Diseases of Aquatic Organisms
This course is designed to expose students to fundamental and current issues
pertaining to host/pathogen interactions in aquatic environment. By the end of
the course, students should have a basic understanding of disease processes in
aquatic animals; knowledge of the tools used for disease diagnosis; and an
appreciation of disease management tools available today. A particular accent is
given to the role of the environment as an important factor in infectious and
non-infectious diseases.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 557 Case Study and Project Planning Seminar
This seminar will introduce students to case studies in marine conservation
carried out regionally, nationally, and internationally through seminars given
by professionals in the field. In addition students will be given direction on
how to develop a plan for a case study as well as instruction on how to obtain,
analyze, and present data. Students will be required to submit a written project
plan for either their Capstone Project or Internship prior to the end of the
semester.
Spring, 1 credit, S/U grading
- MAR 558 Remote Sensing
Theory and application of remote sensing and digital image analysis to marine
research. Students use standard software and PCs for digital filtering,
enhancement, and classification of imagery.
Prerequisite: MAR 501, 502, 504, 506, or permission of instructor
Spring, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 560 Ecology of Fishes
Introduction to current research in the ecology of fishes. Topics such as
population regulation, migration, reproductive strategies, predator-prey
interactions, feeding behavior, competition, life history strategies, and others
are discussed.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with concepts of ecology or biological oceanography
Spring, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 561: Quantitative Fisheries Ecology
The course covers quantitative models that are currently utilized to assess the
status of fish stocks and academic pursuits of understanding single-species and
ecosystem dynamics. The course builds on basic ecological models such as the
density-independent expotential and density-dependent logistic models and
introduces equilibrium and non-equilibrium production models and
statistical-catch-at-age techniques. Recruitment and growth models commonly used
in fisheries ecology are also covered. Least-squares, non-linear and likelihood
methods are methods are utilized in model parameter estimation. Statistical
techniques such as bootstrapping and Monte Carlo methods are used to assess
uncertainty in models outputs. This course is useful for students that plan
academic or management careers in fisheries and wildlife research.
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 562 Early Diagenesis of Marine Sediments
The course treats qualitative and quantitative aspects of the early diagenesis
of sediments. Topics include diffusion and adsorption of dissolved species;
organic matter decomposition and storage; and diagenesis of clay materials,
sulfur compounds, and calcium carbonates. The effects of bioturbation on
sediment diagenesis is also discussed. This course is crosslisted with GEO 562.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, alternate years,3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 563 Early Diagenesis of Marine Sediments II
The basic principles and concepts of diagenetic processes developed in MAR/GEO
562 are used to examine in detail early diagenesis in a range of sedimentary
environments. These include terrigenous and biogenic sediments from estuarine,
lagoonal, deltaic, open shelf, hemipelagic, oligotrophic deep-sea, and
hydrothermal regions.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Spring, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 564 Atmospheric Structure and Analysis
Real world applications of basic dynamical principles to develop a physical
understanding of various weather phenomena. Topics include the hypsomatric
equation, structure and evolution of extratropical cyclones, fronts, hurricanes
and convective systems, surface and upper air analysis techniques, radar and
satellite interpretation, and introduction to operational products and
forecasting.
Prerequisite: 1 year of calculus.
Spring, 3 credits, Letter ABCF grading
- MAR 566 Air Pollution and Its Control
A detailed introduction to the causes, effects and control of air pollution. The pollutants discussed include carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ozone, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. The emissions of these gases from natural and industrial sources and the principles used for controlling the latter are described. The chemical and physical transformations of the pollutants in the atmosphere are investigated and the phenomena of urban smog and acid rain are discussed.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR567 Chemical Sensors in Oceanography
An introduction to chemical sensors and their application in oceanography with emphasis on in-situ sensing in coastal environments, discussions of the sensor principles and fabrication, and biogeochemical processes revealed by in-situ measurements.
Spring, alternate years, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 568 Scientific Communication
This course is designed to provide first-year graduate students with an
introduction to the standards and practices of both proposing and presenting
results of oceanographic research. Students will develop skills in communicating
in both oral and written formats, and have the opportunity to produce a draft
thesis proposal. Prerequisite: Enrollment in SoMAS MS or PhD program.
Spring, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 570 Modern Methods of Data Analysis in Atmospheric and Ocean Studies - Part II
Sampling and experiment design considerations, time and frequency domain
analysis, Fourier methods, related topics in probability and statistics. Course
involves some computer work.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, 3 credits, ABCF grading
May be repeated 2 times FOR credit.
- MAR 571 Zooplankton Ecology
The course is designed to acquaint the student with the theoretical problems and
applied methodology in ecological studies of marine and freshwater zooplankton.
Topics will include taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, life history strategies,
population dynamics, and food chain interaction.
Prerequisites: MAR 502 and permission of instructor
Spring, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 572 Geophysical Simulation
Basic equations and boundary conditions. Linear and nonlinear instabilities.
Finite-difference and time integration techniques for problems in geophysical
fluid dynamics. Numerical design of global atmospheric and ocean models.
Fall, alternate years,3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 573 Special Topics - Chemical Oceanography
This course is designed for the discussion of topics of special interest on
demand that is not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Examples of possible
topics include carbonate chemistry, isotope chemistry, and microbial chemistry.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Spring, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading. May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 574 Special Topics - Ocean Dynamics
Introductory dynamical oceanography, framework and applications.
Fall and Spring, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading. May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 575 Special Topics - Geological Oceanography
The course proposes to take several views of the ecology and biogeochemistry of
intertidal wetlands to see whether one or more of these views might be useful in
reinvigorating interest in the study of wetland function for its own sake.
Ecology and plant life history will be studied in addition to geology and
wetlands management.
Spring, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading. May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 576 Special Topics - Biological Oceanography
The course is designed for the discussion of topics of special interest on
demand that is not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Examples of possible
topics include grazing in benthic environment, coastal upwelling, and the nature of
marine ecosystems, and marine pollution processes.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading. May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 577 Special Topics - Coastal Zone Management
The course is designed for the discussion of topics of special interest on
demand that is not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Examples of possible
topics include microcomputer information systems, environmental law, coastal
pollution, dredge spoil disposal, science and technology in public institutions,
and coastal marine policy.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall and Spring, 1-4 credits, ABCF grading. May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 580 Seminar
A weekly series of research seminars presented by visiting scientists and
members of the staff.
Fall and Spring, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 582 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics
Application of the concepts of balanced flow and potential vorticity thinking - conservation and inversion - to study wave propagation, baroclinic instability, evolution of cyclones and baroclinic waves, and wave- mean flow interactions.
Prerequisite: MAR 594
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 584 Applied Marine Ecology Seminar
This course provides an opportunity for advanced graduate students to practice
presenting data on their thesis research in areas broadly related to how
individuals and communities of marine organisms respond to changes in their
environments. Each student will prepare an abstract of the work they plan to
present and assign an appropriate review or research paper for the class to
read. They will then prepare a formal presentation of their work suitable for a
departmental seminar. Faculty and students will provide constructive criticism of
the presentation as well as participate in a discussion of the work.. May be
taken more than once for credit.
Fall, 1 credit, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 585 Coastal Geology Seminar
An assessment of recent developments in coastal geology. Discussion of advances
in the application of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and geomorphology to the
study of coastal environments. Modern-ancient analogues are emphasized where
appropriate.
Prerequisite: Stratigraphy and sedimentary marine geology
Fall, 2 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 586 Introduction to Ecological Modeling
This course will provide students with a familiarity of the major concepts,
approaches, and underlying rationale for modeling in the ecological sciences.
Topics will include reviews of theoretical and empirical models, the use of
models in adaptive management, and how to confront models with data to evaluate
alternative hypotheses. Roughly 1/3 of the course will be devoted to the use of
models in management, focusing on the problems of fitting models to data and
management pitfalls that follow. Course work will consist of readings, in class
exercises, and group assignments that involve the construction, analysis, and
interpretation of ecological models.
Prerequisite: BEE 550, BEE 552; MAT 131 or equivalent; any statistics course.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 587 GIS: Display and Analysis of Environmental Data
Elements of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with an emphasis on environmental applications, especially those related to marine and coastal systems. The course includes hands-on exercises to familiarize students with GIS capabilities. A project will be required.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading.
- MAR 588: Molecular Marine Ecology
DNA analysis offers a new window into the ecology of marine organisms, shedding
light on aspects of their biology that are traditionally difficult to study,
such as their evolutionary history, population structure, population demographic
history and reproductive patterns. In this way, DNA analysis can help us better
manage fisheries and conserve endangered marine species. This course is designed
to expose graduate students to the burgeoning field of molecular ecology and the
application of molecular analyses to fisheries management and conservation.
Lectures will be supplemented by a group laboratory project, where students will
apply techniques such as DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction, DNA
sequencing and computer based analysis of genetic data to address a contemporary
marine conservation or fisheries issue.
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 589 Capstone Project in Marine Conservation and Policy
Students will conduct an in depth capstone study involving independent analysis
of available data and produce an original synthesis paper based on a
committee-approved, consequential topic in marine conservation. All students
will also present their project at the annual Program Symposium.
Spring, Summer, Fall, 3-6 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 590 Research
Original investigation undertaken with the supervision of the advisor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall and Spring, 1-12 credits, S/U grading. May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 592 Internship in Marine Conservation and Policy
Students will obtain practical work experience through an internship with local, state or federal agencies or not for profit organizations working in the area of marine conservation and policy. To complete the internship, students will prepare a written report on their activities and present their internship project at the annual Program Symposium.
Spring, Summer, Fall, 1-6 credits, S/U grading.
- MAR 593 Atmospheric Physics
Advanced cloud physics, atmospheric convection, and other moist processes.
3 credits, Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 594 Atmospheric Dynamics
This course covers atmospheric waves, quasi-geostrophic theory, and atmospheric
dynamic instability.
Spring, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 595 Graduate Seminar in Atmospheric Sciences
Discussion of special research topics centered on monographs, conference
proceedings, or journal articles. Topics include climate change, atmospheric
chemistry, radiation transfer, and planetary atmospheres. This course is
intended primarily for students who have passed the written qualifying
examination in atmospheric sciences, although other students may enroll with
permission of the faculty seminar leader.
Fall and Spring, 0-3 credits, ABCF grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 597 Climate Dynamics
Fundamentals of the observed climate system. Simple climatic models including energy balance models and radiative- convective models. Physical processes in the climate system and their quantitative simulations with emphasis on convection and clouds, radiation, soil temperature and moisture snow and ice, etc. Introduction to numerical climate modeling.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 598 Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology
Course examines the structure and evolution of synoptic and mesoscale systems
using observations, modern dynamical analysis, and numerical weather prediction
models. Diagnosis of synoptic systems includes applications of quasi-geostrophic
theory to baroclinic waves; jet stream and frontal circulations. A survey of the
concepts of mesoscale systems includes convective systems, gravity waves, and
terrain-coastal circulations. The student will investigate such phenomena in the
laboratory as well as individual projects.
Spring, alternate years, 4 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 599 Atmospheric Boundary Layer Processes
This course provides the theoretical foundation for a quantitative understanding
of transport processes and chemical transformations in the atmospheric boundary
layer. Topics covered in this course include the equations of motions for the
lower troposphere; the budget of turbulent kinetic energy; turbulent fluxes of
momentum, heat and mass; treatment of chemical transformations; and the
representation of these processes in numerical models.
Fall, alternate years, 3 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 601: Dynamic model with Matlab
An introduction to Matlab as a programming language to model the dynamic systems
in biology. The course will cover the basics of Matlab, linear algebra, and the
matrix, stochastic, and continuous time models of biology"
Offered Spring, 2 credits, ABCF grading
- MAR 650 Dissertation Research
Original investigation undertaken with the supervision of research committee.
Fall and Spring, 1-9 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 655 Directed Study
Individual studies under the guidance of a faculty member. Subject matter varies
according to the needs of the student.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fall and Spring, 1-9 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 670 Practicum in Teaching
Fall and Spring, 1-3 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 699 Dissertation Research on Campus
Research course exclusively for students who have been advanced to candidacy (G5).. Major portion of research must take place on SBU campus, at Cold Spring Harbor, or at the Brookhaven National Lab.
Fall, Spring and Summer, 1-9 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit
- MAR 700 Dissertation Research off Campus - Domestic
Research course exclusively for students who have been advanced to candidacy
(G5). Major portion of research must take place on SBU campus, at Cold Spring
Harbor, or at the Brookhaven National Lab.
Fall and Spring, 1-9 credits, S/U grading
May be repeated for credit.
- MAR 800 Summer Research
Summer Research. 0 credits, S/U grading. May be repeated for credit.
S/U grading
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