SOO set a precedent by offering courses on the Xue Long
Author:Liao Nan Date:2022/09/28

On August 31, 2022, more than 80 teachers and students from the School of Oceanography of Shanghai Jiao Tong University boarded the Xue Long to complete a week-long course called "Sea Practice" with professionals to study and research six research directions of marine science. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is also the first university in China to offer classes on the Xue Long.

Xue Long, China's largest icebreaker for polar research, has set many records in China's maritime history by covering five oceans.

Before boarding the ship, the school organized two days of online courses to improve students’ maritime safety awareness.

During the practice period from September 1 to 6, under the guidance of the professionals, students were divided into groups for navigation observation and carried out a number of experimental operations, such as CTD operation, arranging vertical plankton trawl and sediment sampling.

In addition to colorful practical activities, this course also arranged rich polar research report. At the same time, students are also encouraged to learn cooking and cleaning on the ship to cultivate the good character of loving labor.

By setting up the course on a real research ship, students were able to gain new knowledge and new experiences through practice.

The joy of overcoming difficulties, the pride of completing a task, and the fascinating view of the sea are all treasures that students gain from the course. The journey was unforgettable for the rest of their lives.

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