Untitled - The Future Ocean

1.4.1 Integrated School of Ocean Sciences (ISOS)Core elements of the ISOS are (A) Master’s programs in marine sciences, (B) a Ph.D. programand (C) a career-advancement program for professionals, covering the scientific, legal andeconomic management of marine resources (Fig. 3). The aim is to integrate the multidisciplinaryscientific goals of the Cluster into the educational program. The integration of six CAU facultieswithin the Cluster presents a challenging opportunity and will shape the educational profile of theUniversity nationally and internationally. The ISOS will provide an intellectually stimulating forumfor the exchange of ideas, information and educational services between the Cluster, CAUfaculties, partners in the maritime industry, and policy-making bodies.(A) Marine Master’s programs: A strategic goal is to streamline current and planned programs atthe Master’s level among all marine disciplines: Physical Oceanography and Meteorology,Biological Oceanography and Fishery Biology, Marine Geology and Marine Biogeochemistry(planned). The novel development within the school is the offer of curricula with a wide disciplinaryscope and the inclusion of courses from several associated Cluster faculties, including law of thesea, maritime technology, selected aspects from medicine, and other subjects. This combination ofacademic focus and applied knowledge will give a career advantage to graduates. Teaching will bein English.Figure 3: Structure and contents of ISOS(B) Ph.D. level Program: At the Ph.D. level, a new study program will be designed with the aim toenable Ph.D. students to achieve academic expertise in their own field but also to become fullyacquainted with other disciplines represented in the Cluster. A fast-track option will be installed for20