Instructor:       Nancy Bushnell
Office:             Faculty I, Room 111
Office Hours:  M, W(3-4 P.M.); T, TH(11-12 A.M.); and by appointment
Office Phone:  245-8251
Email Address:bushnell@hawaii.edu

REQUIRED TEXT and MATERIALS: There is no assigned text for this course. Readings include:
1. Brochures: MOP, Ocean Policy, Maritime Archaeology and History
2. MOP Seminar Schedule
3. MOP Student project Proposal Guidelines
4. MOP Seminar Handouts
5. Mop Technical Writing Guidelines
6. MOP Student-Sponsor Agreement and Guidelines
7. MOP Certificate Requirements
8. Selected Readings on MOP
9. Student Background Questionaire
10. List of Transferable Skills
11. Selected Marine Organizations in Hawaii
12. Intergovernmental Organizations in the Asia-Pacific Region
13. Preparing for Graduate Studies in the Marine Sciences
14. Marine Careers in Hawaii
15. Useful Web Sites
16. Samples of Student Proposals
17. Research Articles on current research in Hawaii

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
This course provides statewide information to students interested in learning more about the ocean and freshwater systems by becoming involved in the Marine Option Program(MOP). It is presented via HITS interactive television. The course will review the requirements of the MOP Certificate, explore opportunities for internships, research projects and careers dealing with water environments. The course will also present the guidelines in proposal writing, project implementation, data collection and interpretation, report preparation, and formal project presentation. This course is being taught via HITS on other campuses by the following titles:
 

HOURS PER WEEK:
There is one lecture per week located in the HITS classroom.
Prerequisites or required preparation: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended preparation: A grade of "C" or higher in English 20,21,or 22 and Math 24X.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:
At the completion of the course students should be able to:
1. describe the requirements of a Marine Option Program (MOP) Certificate at KCC
2. examine statewide current science projects, marine organizations,and career opportunities
3. explore available internship and scholarship opportunities
4. identify an appropriate project area
5. identify available mentors working in project area
6. examine case studies of past MOP students
7. exhibit critical thinking and writing by writing a project proposal
8. exhibit critical thinking and writing by taking an essay exam on the readings.

COURSE CONTENT:
The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a University of Hawaii system-wide program with participation by students at all campuses. This is an experiential program offering students opportunities to learn about the marine and freshwater environments. Students work with marine scientists in many different areas of interest applying their academic knowledge to the real world while learning practical marine and lab skills. The MOP Certificate can then be used when applying for marine related jobs or for further study at a four-year institution.

At Kauai Community College students enrolled in the program will earn a MOP Certificate by completing the following requirements for a total of 12 credits::

 OFFICE VISITS:
Please feel free to come in during my office hours or by appointment regarding your progress in the course.

GRADES:

Your  final grade is based on:	Percentage	Grading Scale
Attendance/Participation	30%	A = 90 - 100%
Essay Exam	10%	B = 80 - 89%
Project Proposal Draft	60%	C = 70 - 79%
Total =	100 %	D = 60 - 69%
		F = 0 - 59%

WITHDRAWALS and INCOMPLETES:
Remember that the final date for withdrawal from the course is____________.  A "W" (withdrawal grade) after ____________ requires the instructor's signature and is given only in cases of extreme or unusual circumstances: 1) a certified medical reason or 2) a death in the immediate family.
An "I" (Incomplete  grade) will be given only to students who are achieving passing grades and are very close to completing the course. The request form needs to be presented prior to the last day of instruction. In addition, the student must have a very good reason for not completing all the work on time, such as those listed under the withdrawal policy.
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Learning Center as soon as possible. This is to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

 INSTRUCTION:
The method of  instruction is via HITS lecture, discussion, individual counseling, testing, and a proposal draft of a project dealing with the water environment.

OCEANOGRAPHY 101 SCHEDULE (FALL, 2000)     (*Note - schedule is subject to change)

MONTH	DATE	LECTURE TOPIC/SCHOOL (INSTRUCTOR)
AUGUST	26	Introduction and Overview (Maynard)
SEPTEMBER	2	HOLIDAY - LABOR DAY
	9	Introduction to the MOP project (Maynard)
	16	Overview of UH System Marine Activities (Maynard)
	23	Maui CC Overview (Brown)
	30	Diving and Safety Issues (UHM)
OCTOBER	7	UH Hilo Overview/QUEST (Dudley,Hallacher)
	14	Open MOP Campus Meeting (Project Proposal Draft Due)
	21	Honolulu CC (F. Gopal)
	28	Kauai CC Overview (Bushnell and Students)
NOVEMBER	4	Leeward CC and UHWO Overview (Stanton)
	11	HOLIDAY (VETERAN'S DAY)
	18	Windward CC (McCoy/Colmenares)
	25	Ecotourism (Craven)
DECEMBER	2	MOP Alumni & Project Proposals Due
	9	Essay Final Evaluation