Title :
Certification for Oceanographic Professionals: A Needs Assessment Study
Author :
Sullivan, Deidre ; Rosenfeld, Leslie ; Murphree, Tom
Author_Institution :
Marine Adv. Technol. Educ. Center, Monterey
fDate :
Sept. 29 2007-Oct. 4 2007
Abstract :
There has been rapid growth in recent years in operational oceanographic activities, especially in association with the growth in ocean observing systems. At the same time, the attention given by the public to ocean issues has greatly increased. These factors along with the increasing complexity and multidisciplinary nature of oceanography suggest that the need for certification of oceanographic professionals may also be increasing (e.g., in association with coastal development, natural disasters, ocean pollution, declining fish stocks). Certification is a way to recognize that an individual has demonstrated professional competence and integrity in an occupational field.
Keywords :
certification; oceanography; professional aspects; certification; coastal development; fish stocks; natural disasters; ocean observing systems; ocean pollution; oceanographic professionals; operational oceanographic activities; professional competence; professional integrity; Certification; Data analysis; Educational products; Engineering profession; Environmental management; Marine technology; Oceans; Professional societies; Remote monitoring; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2007
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-0933957-35-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0933957-35-0
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2007.4449140