ENVR 5610 — Technology and the Blue Economy
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Focuses on emerging technology and the global blue economy that generates trillions of U.S. dollars in economic activity. Introduces key sectors including global shipping, operations of port and harbors, fishing and aquaculture, tourism, ocean monitoring and exploration, finance models, energy, and minerals extraction. Examines challenges to a sustainable and equitable blue economy including global biodiversity loss, marine pollution, decarbonization, access to capital, and national security. Includes virtual field trips to companies and institutions involved in technology and the blue economy.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 63% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 44% | 14.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 74% · T 0% · W 74% · Th 74% · F 26%
Common patterns: MWR (74% of sections), F (26% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Mark Patterson (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Mark Patterson (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ENVR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ENVR courses · Plan it at numap.app