Course Info: CS-0304
| Course | CS-0304 Cetacean Communication |
| Long Title | Cetacean Communication and Bioacoustic Analysis |
| Term | 2020S |
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Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Adele Simmons Hall 126 on T from 6:00-8:50 |
| Faculty | Laela Sayigh |
| Capacity | 16 |
| Available | 6 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
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| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work Quantitative Skills Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | Students are expected to spend approximately 6-8 hours of preparation and work outside of class time. Possible field trip fee of $25. |
| Description | The diverse and seemingly complex vocalizations of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) have long fascinated people and have led to suggestions of "language"-like communication. We will take a "deep dive" into what is actually known (and not known) about cetacean communication in this course, through readings and discussions of current scientific literature. We will also do hands-on analyses of existing bioacoustic data sets, recorded from a variety of cetacean species, such as blue whales, pilot whales, and several dolphin species. Students will be expected to actively participate in and lead some class discussions. Each student will choose one aspect of data analysis on which to focus, and will develop that analysis into a research project that will include a final paper in publishable format. In addition, each student will present their work to the entire class. |