Learning Objectives:
Apply and extend the concepts and tools developed in the PRODIGY Ocean Data course for data collection, analysis and visualization in a field-based setting
Develop hands-on experience building simple sensors and evaluating data quality
Use simple sensors to measure environmental variables and test hypotheses
Gain exposure to modern instrumentation used for autonomous ocean data collection
Learn how ocean data and models are used to support BC aquaculture, seismic risk assessment and First Nations stewardship of marine resources
Building on the lectures / exercises presented in our virtual class room during term, we will take advantage of the field course to deploy some hands-on activities in ocean data collection, analysis, visualization and application to decision making.
Focal areas will include marine aquaculture and seismic hazards.
Students will be involved in planning the field course. They will work in diverse teams, mixing students with different expertise and backgrounds, from UBC, U. Vic and U. Concepcion.
Locations:
The Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island: 673 Hotel Rd, Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0
Quadra Centre at Hakai Quadra: 1745 Hyacinthe Bay Road
