Advances in the care and conservation of marine mammals have progressed dramatically over the last decade with the development of a greater understanding of marine mammal biology, behavior, and physiology, as well as improved diagnostic and assessment tools and techniques. Students in this degree track will be part of one of the select programs in the nation designed to prepare them for employment in marine mammal management (including associated ecosystems), population assessments, acoustics, and care. Coursework will integrate topics such as marine mammal medicine and pathology, medical diagnostics and laboratory analysis, population assessment and management, state and federal regulations, applied ocean acoustics, research, education, and applied behavior analysis. Students will have the opportunity to interact with medical, training, and research experts in our community, as well as conduct an internship at one of many marine mammal rehab, managed care, or research facilities. As part of the practical training incorporated into the Marine Mammal Science curriculum, most students will participate in mark-recapture surveys, public education, wild health assessments, behavior analysis and modification studies, clinical care and diagnostics, necropsies, and regional and national conferences.
Students in this program will prepare for employment in marine mammal management (including associated ecosystems), population assessments, acoustics, and care. Please see our departmental website for more information about this program.
Dr. Maria C. Cartolano
Marine Mammal Science Track
Statistics for Marine Scientists or Statistics and Data Analysis for Environmental Science and Policy Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems and Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems - Laboratory Research Ethics Marine Population Biology: Processes and Modeling or Marine Population Assesment Surveys and Analysis Procedures in Marine Mammal Health and Disease *
Fall
Course Title
Credit Hours
MBE 604
Biology of Marine Mammals
3
RSM 612 or EVR 624
3
EVR 670
Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals
3
EVR 660
& EVR 661
3
RSM 700
0
Credit Hours
12
Spring
Course Title
Credit Hours
MBE 605
Marine Mammal Disease and Medicine
3
MBE 746
or EVR 645
3
MBE 606
1
MBE 607
Marine Mammal Applied Behavior Analysis and Managed Care *
3
OCE 651
Applied Ocean Acoustics and Marine Mammals *
3
Credit Hours
13
Summer
Course Title
Credit Hours
MBE 632
Marine Mammal Research Techniques *
3
MBE 805
MPS Internship 1
2-6
Credit Hours
5
Total Credit Hours
30
* or Elective 1 Enrollment in 2 - 6 internship credits required during a student's time in MPS. Completion of less than 2 internship credits must be approved by MPS Director. Students may enroll in more than 6 internship credits with the approval of the Program Director. Typically 2 semesters are needed to complete all aspects of the internship phase of MPS. Students may request elective courses with the consent of their Academic Advisor. Refer to the course schedules for a list of classes available on the Rosenstiel School campus. The course offerings may vary from semester to semester. For more details, visit the UM Academic Bulletin.Elective Options
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