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23 courses with the subject MI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MI 110Introduction to Oceanography

var-3sh Introduction to physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of oceans and methods and techniques of oceanography. Lab emphasis placed on at-sea assignments.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
MI 211Field Methods in Oceanography

var-3sh Familiarization with dynamic marine environment involving use and application of oceanographic instruments and sampling devices.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
MI110 or consent of instructor
MI 212Navigation

var-3sh Covers navigation, i.e., the art and science of safely bringing a vessel from one position to another in a body of water. Course divided into (1) brief historical background; (2) navigation within sight of land, i.e., piloting; (3) navigation in the open sea, including electronic navigation methods.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
Four years' high school math or equivalent or consent of the instructor
MI 221Marine Invertebrate Zoology

var-3sh Study of marine invertebrates with emphasis on development, reproduction, structure, function, and classification of selected marine organisms.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
One year of biology or consent of instructor
MI 241Marine Biology

var-3sh Study of plant and animal life in marine environment with emphasis placed upon physical and chemical factors affecting biota.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
Botany and zoology or consent of instructor
MI 250Management of Wetland Wildlife
Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
MI 260Marine Ecology

var-3sh A course in ecology of marine organisms.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
One year of biology or consent of instructor
MI 270Scuba Diving

var-3sh the course.) Students who complete course will receive a National Association of Underwater Instructors Diver Certificate.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
Swimming ability and good health. (A standard diving physical form will be mailed to students electing
MI 280Marine Field Biology

var-3sh An introduction to basic principles of ecology and natural history of selected plants and animals in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Suitable for non-Science majors.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
None
MI 281Special Topics

var-1-3sh Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
As appropriate to course content
MI 331Chemical Oceanography

var-3sh Treatment of oceanic chemical phenomena by sampling and laboratory analysis techniques.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
MI110 and one year of chemistry
MI 342Marine Botany

var-3sh In-the-field studies and laboratory analysis by instrumentation of marine and marine fringe plants in the Middle Atlantic Coast as exemplified by those found in the Cape Henlopen, Delaware, and Wallops Island, Virginia, areas.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
MI 343Marine Ichthyology

var-3sh A study of fishes. Specimens collected along Eastern Seaboard by students will be used to illustrate anatomy, physiology, and systematics of this major vertebrate group. Field collections will give student opportunity to observe relationships of these animals to the biotic and physical environment.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
General Biology and/or consent of the instructor
MI 344Anatomy of Marine Chordates

var-3sh Designed to familiarize students with various aspects of marine chordates.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
Six hours of biology including General Zoology
MI 345Marine Ornithology

var-3sh Introduces student to avian fauna of seacoast and enables comparison with inland species. In addition to field work providing visual and vocal identification, lecture material will include information on distribution, behavior, physiology, and anatomy of birds.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
One year of biology or consent of the instructor
MI 362Marine Geology

var-3sh Studies of structural and sedimentary environments of continental shelf, slopes, and ocean basins and crustal structure of the earth and its relation to sedimentary record and geologic history of oceans.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
MI110 and physical geology or consent of instructor
MI 364Physical Oceanography

var-3sh Course includes consideration of physical properties, mass and energy budgets, theory of distribution of variables; cause, nature, measurement, analysis, and prediction of tides, currents, and waves; and basic instrumentation in the field.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
MI110, one year of physics, one semester of calculus, and permission of the instructor
MI 420Marine Micropaleontology

var-3sh Deals with modern, living representatives of microorganisms important in fossil record with particular emphasis placed on taxonomy, morphology, evolution, and ecologic affinities of representative groups.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
One year of geology and biology or consent of instructor
MI 431Ecology of Marine Plankton

var-3sh Study of phytoplankton and zooplankton in marine and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons made between the planktonic populations of various types of habitats in relation to primary and secondary productivity.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
One year of biology
MI 459Coastal Geomorphology

var-3sh A study of coastal geomorphology with emphasis on Late Cenozoic and Pleistocene sea-level changes in response to worldwide continental glaciation. The student will participate in field studies of Pleistocene deposits and the weathering of these deposits.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
One year of geology
MI 481Special Topics

var-3sh

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
MI 482Independent Study

var-1-3sh Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu
Prerequisite
Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and provost's office
MI 500Problems in Marine Science

var-3sh Graduate students or undergraduate students with advanced standing registering for this course may elect either of the following options. Option A: Take a 200, 300, or 400 level MI course and complete, in addition to regular course requirements, a project in the area under direction of instructor. Option B: Complete an independent research project. A research proposal must be approved by the Academic Committee of M.S.C. in advance of the time research is to be undertaken. Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate. Last modified at 7:09 PM on 8/2/98.

Subject
MI
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
www.iup.edu

Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59