We are pleased to announce a graduate-level course in Marine Bioacoustics
offered by the Penn State Graduate Program in Acoustics Distance Education
Program for the spring 2011 semester. The course is accessible over the
Internet via streaming video (see
http://www.acs.psu.edu/DistanceEducation/default.aspx for a description of
the Distance education program):
Instructors: Dr. S. E. Parks & Dr. J. Miksis-Olds
This course provides an introduction to the role of acoustics in studying
organisms in the marine environment. Topics include introductions to
underwater sound propagation, sound producing marine organisms, sound
production and reception by marine organisms, effects of noise on marine
life, and remote sensing of marine organisms using both passive and active
acoustics. Integrated activities and problem-based assignments will provide
an interactive learning experience.
Required text: Principles of Marine Bioacoustics - Whitlow Au and Mardi C.
Hastings
For information on the course structure and material, please contact Susan
Parks or Jennifer Miksis-Olds For
registration and cost information, please contact Christine Popovich
or 814-863-6078).
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