Undergraduate Catalog 2005 - 2006

Maritime Studies (MAST)

Program coordinator: Professor Helen Rozwadowski
Office: Avery Point Campus, Academic Building, First Floor
For major requirements, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.
 
101. Introduction to Maritime Studies

First semester (Avery Point). Three credits.

An introduction to the interdisciplinary, study of maritime-related topics with an examination of the maritime physical environment and maritime cultures, history, literature and industries. 

290. Supervised Internship in Maritime Studies 

Either semester. Credits, not to exceed 3, and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: completion of 9 credits of Maritime Studies core courses, and consent of the program coordinator. May be repeated for credit with change in content and program coordinator's consent. 

Internship with institutions, businesses, or agencies engaged in areas directly related to Maritime Studies. Maritime Studies faculty supervisor, student, and field supervisor of host organization will jointly define a specific project to advance student's educational program as well as mission of the host institution. Grades will be based on performance of the learning contract and a final academic product.
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297W. Maritime Studies Capstone Seminar

Second semester (Avery Point). Three credits. Prerequisite: MAST 101, MARN 135, ENGL 105 OR 110 OR 111 OR 250 and open only to Marine Studies majors.

Topical  themes related to diverse aspects of society and commerce in coastal and oceanic zones, such as African Americans and the maritime experience; politics and economics of fisheries; or cultural perspectives of Long Island Sound.