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Academic Programs | Summer School | Vocational Programs

Marine Biology and Technology

Joe Weiss, Instructor
206.433.2107
psscmarinelab@gmail.com

Click on the link below to seee a preliminary version of the link to our newly installed underwater camera and instruments.

Offshore underwater website!

Advanced Placement Environmental & Marine Science (APEMS) is an exciting college-level course taught at the Marine Technology Lab at Seahurst Beach. This course is open to any student who wants to increase their understanding of the environment and accept the greater demands required by an introductory college-level course. Students must have passed Integrated Science I, Integrated Science II, and 1 year of algebra, or equivalent courses with a B or above, or have a teacher recommendation. This is an exciting course for a wide variety of students interested in working outdoors with nature and all aspects of science. Marine & oceanographic science will be emphasized throughout this challenging environmental science course. For more information about APEMS call me at 206.433.2107 or email at psscmarinelab@gmail.com

What students will learn in AP Environmental and Marine Science:	Future Careers in Environmental and Marine Science:
Marine Biology & Ecology Marine Geology/Oceanography Identification & Care of Marine Animals Salmon Hatchery Operation Marine Safety Vessel Navigation Water Sampling & Testing	Ecology Biology Oceanography Wetland Science & Management Wildlife Conservation Natural Resource Planning Environmental Law & Policy

Student Projects:

Underwater Observatory Operations
Annual Seahurst Beach Survey
Regional Student Science Symposium
Salmon Hatchery Management
Public Aquarium Operation
Plankton Analysis
Cold Water Survival Training
Research & Industry Field Trips

Upon successful completion, students receive Advanced Placement designation on their transcripts and are prepared to take the AP Environmental Science Exam to earn up to 5 science credits accepted at every four-year university in the country.

Mr. Weiss’ Academic Background:

B.A. Environmental Planning & Earth Science
University of California Santa Cruz
Graduate Studies: Humboldt State University & University of Washington

Career Experience:

Mr. Weiss was an Alaska commercial salmon fisherman for 20 years and the owner & captain of a 58-foot vessel. He has scientific experience as a consultant to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Burien involving marine fish spawning habitat.

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