Learn core and advanced principles of acoustics in biological systems, how acoustics is used to study biological processes and ecosystem dynamics, and the principles underlying how animals communicate the way they do.
Coursework
Required Courses:
Prerequisites:
- The prerequisite for BIOL 827: Animal Communication is BIOL 412: Introductory Biology (or a college-level introduction to biology) or permission from the instructor (laura.kloepper@unh.edu). There is no prerequisite for BIOL 828: Marine Bioacoustics.
Skills
The earner of the Bioacoustics Microcredential has learned:
- Core and advanced principles of acoustics in biological systems
- How acoustics is used to study biological processes and ecosystem dynamics
- The principles underlying how animals communicate the way they do
How It Works
The Bioacoustics Microcredential is a short-term credit-bearing program offered by the UNH Center for Acoustic Research and Education.
To receive the Bioacoustics Microcredential learners must successfully complete BIOL 827: Animal Communication & BIOL 828: Marine Bioacoustics within a period of 2 years or less.
Upon completion of the required coursework, learners will receive a UNH Bioacoustics Microcredential Digital Badge issued by Credly that is shareable via social media, digital resumes, online portfolios, and email signatures.
What To Expect
BIOL 827: Animal Communication & BIOL 828: Marine Bioacoustics are traditional graduate-level course at the University of New Hampshire. Both courses meet for regular sessions during a traditional semester schedule. Courses are available online and/or in-person depending upon the semester. Check each of the individual course links provided above for specific course semesters, dates, and times.
Learners in the courses will be a mix of matriculated UNH degree students and nonmatriculated continuing education students. All learners are expected to participate and engage as defined by the expectations of the individual course instructor, syllabus, and curriculum to successfully complete each individual course.
How to Enroll
There is no formal application process for the Bioacoustics Microcredential, learners simply enroll directly in BIOL 827: Animal Communication & BIOL 828: Marine Bioacoustics during set enrollment windows. (View the UNH Course Registration Calendar.)
Current matriculated UNH degree students must enroll for courses in their standard course enrollment procedure with the consultation of their academic advisor and enrollment through Webcat and the Office of the Registrar.
Nonmatriculated, nondegree, visiting, and continuing education learners can enroll for courses online through UNH's nondegree enrollment platform
Start Your Learning Pathway Today
Start working towards your Graduate Certificate in Acoustics.
Once you earn your Bioacoustics Microcredential, you can apply the 7 credits earned directly towards a UNH Graduate Certificate in Acoustics with the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
For More Information Contact
Laura N. Kloepper, Ph.D. (she/hers)
laura.kloepper@unh.edu
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Associate Director for Education
Center for Acoustic Research and Education (CARE)
Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
