Underwater Exploration, by Pilar M Gurrieri

• Understand the Basics: Gain a foundational understanding of underwater exploration, oceanography, and marine biology, providing a solid grounding in the principles that govern life beneath the waves.

• Master Exploration Tools: Familiarize themselves with a range of tools and technologies used in underwater exploration, including submersibles, ROVs, and mapping techniques, enabling them to navigate and analyze the underwater environment effectively.

• Explore Advanced Topics: Dive into advanced subjects such as deep-sea exploration challenges, coral reefs, underwater archaeology, and the impact of ocean currents on climate change, broadening their knowledge of diverse underwater ecosystems.

• Engage with Technologies: Explore cutting-edge technologies like underwater robotics, bioacoustics, and artificial intelligence applications, gaining insights into the latest advancements shaping the future of underwater exploration.

• Contribute to Conservation: Understand the importance of marine conservation and sustainability, equipping participants to contribute to efforts aimed at preserving underwater ecosystems and biodiversity.

• Navigate Deep-sea Challenges: Acquire knowledge on the complexities of deep-sea environments, vent communities, extremophiles, and the potential risks and opportunities associated with deep-sea mining.

• Apply Mapping Techniques: Develop skills in underwater mapping using lidar and sonar techniques, allowing participants to contribute to the creation of detailed seafloor maps and the exploration of underwater habitats.

• Integrate Data: Learn how to integrate data from underwater sensors and satellites, providing a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected nature of oceanography and climate change.

• Explore Future Frontiers: Gain insights into the future of underwater exploration, including space exploration, and contribute to discussions on the potential roles of emerging technologies in shaping the next era of marine research.

• Capstone Project: Apply acquired knowledge and skills in a capstone project, designing an underwater exploration mission that integrates various aspects of the course, demonstrating practical and strategic thinking in the field of underwater exploration.

Performance Letter by the Educator with score converted as grades (A/B/C/D) will be available to the student as per their overall performance in the course. It will only be available to those securing 40% or more.

Same shall be delivered at the email address of the student by Team Forethought India.

Certificate with signature of Educator will be delivered at the email of the student by Team Forethought India. Only available to students securing 40% or more.

The Team will evaluate this program out of 100 marks, which will be assigned cumulatively for all the Quiz, Assessment Test, Assignment & CapStone Project.

• Quiz - 20 Marks (MCQ)
• Assignment - 20 Marks
• CapStone Project - 50 Marks
• Assessment Test - 100 Marks (MCQ)