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PRESENTATIONS |
| Week One |
Pseudonitschia diatoms* |
“Harmful Algal Blooms Along the Southern California Coast: What are They, What are Their Causes, What are Their Impacts?”
by Dr. David Caron
Lecture available Fri March 18, 5pm Pacific
Interaction with scientists: March 21 - 25 |
| Week Two |
Chlorophyll levels in Santa Monica Bay (SCCOOS) |
"Research and monitoring of harmful algal blooms: Improving observations using autonomous vehicles and sensor networks"
by Ms. Beth Stauffer
"SCCOOS Harmful Algal Blooms"
by Ms. Amanda Dillon
Lectures available Fri March 24, 5pm Pacific
Interaction with scientists and specialist: March 28 – April 1 |
Bonus presentations for Week 2:
"Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning in California"
by Erica Seubert
"Ecology of a Harmful Algal Bloom in a Fresh Water Ecosystem"
by Adriane Jones |
| Week Three - 2 Virtual Field Trips! |
California
Sea Lion (MMCC)
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The Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) at Fort MacArthur, featuring veterinarian Dr. Lauren Palmer and Director of Operations David Bard,
Visit the MMCC website
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Brown Pelicans
(IBRRC)
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The International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) - southern California center, featuring IBRRC Rehabilitation Manager Julie Skoglund.
Visit the IBRRC website |
Both of the Virtual Field Trips are available
Fri April 1, 5pm Pacific
Interaction with marine animal rehab specialists: April 4 - 8 |
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Join us as we investigate tiny but toxic algae!
During the course, participants will have an opportunity to personally interact with marine biologists carrying out cutting edge research on harmful algae, marine technology experts who interpret satellite and instrument data to predict and track algae blooms, a marine mammal veterinarian and marine medical technicians who work to rehabilitate animals stricken with illness from harmful algae.
The course is designed especially for educators, with resources for classroom teachers and informal educators. This online workshop is FREE and available 24-7. Log on anytime to see the lectures, investigate the resources, ask questions, and try out activities. Each week we’ll post a new presentation and resources, and you can join discussions throughout the workshop.
Graduate Credit is optional. You can choose to earn one graduate credit for the course from Framingham State University, Massachusetts for $65.00. Credit participants must complete at least 12 hours online during the 3 weeks of the course and fulfill requirements as outlined on the syllabus. For credit information contact Pat Harcourt at pharcour@usc.edu or 213-740-4693.
Click here for Syllabus as a PDF.
Click here for Registration Form as a PDF.
*Harmful Algal examples:
Images above from CA Dept. of Health
(Pseudonitschia diatoms and Alexandrium chain)
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About COSEE-West
COSEE WEST is a National Science Foundation sponsored program at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles and the College of Exploration.
We are a community-based ocean science education network of oceanographic researchers, K-12 educators, informal education centers and the general public. COSEE-West is the west coast hub for the National Science Foundation supported COSEE (Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence) effort. The primary role of the COSEE network is to act as a catalytic, multi-faceted collaboration that integrates ongoing research in the ocean sciences with K-12 education and outreach. |
