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Academic Year 2000/2001
Investigations in Marine Science
E&ES 110 SP
This course will consist of field trips, laboratory and computer exercises and discussions designed to supplement the Introduction to Oceanography lecture course (E&ES106). Specific exercises include, but are not
limited to, a laboratory exploration of
water density, a computer demonstration of sea-floor spreading, an examination of marine sediments, and a field trip to Long Island Sound.
MAJOR READINGS
Photocopied laboratory exercises, journal articles (on reserve in library), one general science book (e.g. THE MEDITERRANEAN WAS A DESERT), Introductory Oceanography text.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly exercises will be graded.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
1) Students must be concurrently enrolled in E&ES106 or have taken E&ES106 during Spring 1997. 2) One all day Saturday field trip in April is required. The trip will include a 2-3 hour cruise on a research vessel and
sampling different marine
environments. 3) There will be a laboratory fee of $30.
COURSE FORMAT:
Laboratory
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
.5
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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