We are pleased to announce a graduate-level course in Marine Bioacoustics offered by the Penn State Graduate Program in Acoustics Distance Education Program for the spring 2011 semester. The course is accessible over the Internet via streaming video (see http://www.acs.psu.edu/DistanceEducation/default.aspx for a description of the Distance education program): Instructors: Dr. S. E. Parks & Dr. J. Miksis-Olds This course provides an introduction to the role of acoustics in studying organisms in the marine environment. Topics include introductions to underwater sound propagation, sound producing marine organisms, sound production and reception by marine organisms, effects of noise on marine life, and remote sensing of marine organisms using both passive and active acoustics. Integrated activities and problem-based assignments will provide an interactive learning experience. Required text: Principles of Marine Bioacoustics - Whitlow Au and Mardi C. Hastings For information on the course structure and material, please contact Susan Parks (sep20@psu.edu) or Jennifer Miksis-Olds (jlm91@psu.edu). For registration and cost information, please contact Christine Popovich (cxp23@psu.edu or 814-863-6078).