Curriculum Overview - Second Year
Focus in general studies remain on marine integrations and applications, where appropriate. In marine studies, Integrated Science 2 continues studies in physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, includes preparation for CAPT. An extended aquaculture practicum provides the principle source for the introduction of technology, engineering, and resource management principles, as well as applications in marine science.
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General Studies
("Dry" day, 4-block periods)
1 c.u. English 2
1 c.u. Social Studies (American History)
1 c.u. Math (Alg 1, Alg 2 or Geom)
1 c.u. Spanish (2 or 3)
- Computer literacy
- Methods of inquiry
- Reading, writing, speaking skills
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Marine Studies
("Wet" day, 1 block period, 45-50 minutes for advising, tutoring, study, etc., maximum use of flexible scheduling)
1 c.u. Integrated Science 2
2 c.u. Marine Studies 2 (includes cross credentials in health & phys. ed)
- Small boat handling (outboards, sailing)
- Small boat maintenance and repair
- Intermediate navigation and seamanship
- Introduction to inboards
- Fishing gear technology (recreational & commercial)
- Basics of OSHA workplace standards
- Lifesaving, rowing, swimming, scuba, health & phys. ed
- Certification in required fields
- Introduction to fishery management
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Sample of integration by theme: blue water and finfish
- Relationship between geography, culture, and economics
- Weather, motion, oceanography, oceanology, and navigation
- Characteristics of the water cycle
- Characteristics of fuels and power sources
- The geometry of navigation
- The economics of resource management
- Playing a version of the "fishbanks" game, design, implement, and assess a plan for fishing a particular bluewater habitat over a five-year cycle.
Visit the habitat, demonstrating appropriate maintenance, seamanship and boating skills.
- Spawn, grow, harvest, and market selected species (survey level skills)
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