Seawords March 2019
Date: March 2019 Title: Seawords March 2019 Volume: Volume XXXIII, Number 3 Read this issue on Issuu: March …
March 2019
What does the Marine Option Program offer?
MOP offers experiential ocean education for undergraduates. We offer an academic certificate, analogous to a minor, to students …
Critter of the Month March 2019
Common name: Hawaiian green sea turtle Scientific name: Chelonia mydas Critter contributor: Konrad Kendrick, Flickr Distribution: Can be …
Featured Seawords Article March 2019
A Day in the Life of a Sea Turtle Camper on East Island Lindsey Bull, UHM MOP Student …
Is there an additional fee to be in MOP?
There is no cost, but you must be enrolled in the University of Hawai’i system. You must pay …
Are there prerequisite courses before I can enroll in MOP?
No. There are no prerequisite classes to enroll in MOP.
Do I have to meet a GPA requirement?
No. There is no minimum GPA to enroll in MOP.
Does MOP offer any scholarships?
Student projects may qualify for limited financial support. The mechanism for requesting assistance is the project proposal budget, …
What is a certificate?
This is an academic credential, similar to a minor. It represents an academic specialization in marine studies in …
What are the deadlines to apply for MOP?
There are no deadlines to apply. MOP has an open enrollment policy and you may apply at any …
Do I have to attend the UH Mānoa campus to be in MOP?
No. MOP has representation at nine different UH campuses. Others may earn the MOP Certificate though the UH …
Is there more to MOP than just the certificate?
Yes! In addition to the certificate, MOP acts as an ocean-information clearinghouse, and sponsors a wide variety of …
How do I start a MOP project?
Take the MOP Seminar (IS/BIOL 104), which is an overview of statewide ocean issues and organizations involved marine …
Where is the Marine Option Program located?
MOP is a program of the University of Hawai’i. The system office and the Mānoa campus office are …
How do I get an application for MOP?
Applications are available from the campus Coordinators and are given out when prospective students complete an interview.
Can I use some of the MOP courses to fulfill my core or major requirements?
No, “double dipping” is not allowed.
What kind of projects can I do?
Projects are very wide ranging. Most students choose a project related to their major (but this is NOT …
Are MOP course credits transferable from campus to campus?
Yes. If you do not complete the MOP Certificate requirements you started at one UH campus, the course …
Are the projects limited to Hawai’i?
No. With an appropriate on-site mentor, projects for the MOP Certificate may be undertaken anywhere.