|
What can we learn from a squid about our own nervous system? This two-week seminar will serve as a general introduction to a cutting-edge topic in ocean science which is just beginning to appear on the public education radar screen: the relationship between ocean and human health (OHH). It is geared toward educators, health and environmental professionals, but is also appropriate for interested members of the general public. Oceanography, public health, marine ecology, epidemiology, medicine and other disciplines are all key in understanding how the ocean affects our health. When we pollute the environment, and specifically our ocean, we find that it has deleterious effects not only on marine life, but on our own lives as well. People can become ill from eating contaminated seafood contaminated by Harmful Algal Blooms, and pollution from surface drains in coastal areas can close beaches. On a brighter note, the oceans are an obvious source of nutritional foods and medicines, and their inhabitants can serve as models for studying human diseases. This seminar will examine the interdisciplinary nature of the relationship between the ocean and our own health. Global climate change, Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), marine biopharmaceuticals, and the use of marine organisms as biomedical models will be some of the topics presented. Federal policies and organizations focusing on OHH will also be explored. Here’s what past participants had to say about the OHH seminar: “This is my first experience with an on-line course and I was truly impressed by the quality of the course and level of discussions that took place.” “I am loving this seminar and am overwhelmed by the great information and the expertise of the participants.” “The information from this seminar will greatly strengthen my ability to include human health effects in ocean system science.” “Enjoyable way of learning, great means of engaging an online audience, important and timely content – Fabulous!” About the Seminar Instructor: Melissa Ryan serves as the College of Exploration’s Ocean Programs Specialist and is Director of Education Programs for the Ocean Technology Foundation. She has been working in marine science education for 10+ years, and has a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, and a M.S. in Natural Health from Clayton College of Natural Health. She has written curriculum on OHH for students from the middle school level to undergraduate level, and conducted a teacher workshop on OHH as part of the College of Exploration’s Global Heartbeat Project. How to Participate How to Register Other Payment Options If you would like to call in your credit card, call us at 1 703 433 5760 9-5 Monday-Friday. Graduate Credit (optional)
|
