Courses at Arizona State University:
Courses at Arizona State University:
SEA 310 Paleoclimate perspectives on contemporary climate change
Records of past climate provide a unique perspective on Earth’s climate system and an important longer-term context in which to evaluate contemporary human driven climate change. This course explores Earth’s climate history prior to instrumental records and the lessons we may glean from climates past. This course will provide an introduction to Earth’s climate system and the drivers of climate change; an overview of various geologic archives of climate change (including those from the oceans, land, and cryosphere) and of commonly used methods for reconstructing and dating past climate and environmental changes.
SEA 494/598 Communication for Ocean Futures | SEA 450/598 Communication for Ocean Futures
The effective communication of complex scientific information is not only an essential skill within academia but plays a crucial role in facilitating scientific understanding and application in society. This course will explore strategies for successful scientific communication in various forms, including written, oral, and visual methods. This course, through a combination of reading, discussion, and peer critiques, aims to equip Global Futures scientists with the skills needed to effectively communicate their scientific insights. While the primary focus will be on academic audiences, students will also learn to engage non-specialist audiences. Examples and case studies will emphasize topics from the Ocean sciences.
SEA 330 Digital Blue Planet
The rapid growth of ocean, coastal, and environmental data is transforming how we study and manage the marine environment. This course introduces students to the foundations of data access, analysis, visualization, and entry-level coding for coastal and marine science. Through applied labs and real-world case studies, students explore shipborne, autonomous, and satellite datasets; spatial vector and raster data; and remote sensing products using open-source tools such as ArcGIS Online and Google Earth Engine. Emphasis is placed on quantitative reasoning, spatial thinking, and emerging AI-assisted approaches to understand the land–water–atmosphere interface and support evidence-based coastal and marine decision-making.