Catalog Description
Laboratory/field trip course designed to acquire seamanship skills and apply knowledge of astronomy, geology, oceanography, meteorology, marine biology, ethnobotany and archaeology through sailing and environmental exploring activities. Optional coastal and/or inter-island voyaging field trips may be offered. (Students will be responsible for fees for each activity.) (3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: 1 . Minimum water skills and survival requirements: Pass the following water survival tests, which will be administered by the second lab:- ability to swim a minimum of 500 yards in the open ocean using any strokes- ability to tread water for 30 minutes in the open ocean; 2. Health clearance: A written statement must be signed by a medical physician certifying that the student is physically capable of participating in the sailing activities scheduled for the lab. Health clearance must be submitted by the date of the first sailing lab.
Co-requisite: Registration in IS 160B: Polynesian Voyaging and Seamanship.
Student Learning Outcomes
Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course
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