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Academic Year 2001/2002

Introduction to Oceanography
E&ES 106 SP

Oceans cover more than70 percent of the earth's surface. They have figured prominently in mythology, food and trade. Today we know that the oceans are also vital to our weather and climate, as well as being an important natural resource. In this class you will explore the principles of ocean science and see how other areas of natural science (geology, chemistry, physics and biology) are used to understand the ocean. Class meetings will include lectures and discussion. There will be a weekly out-of-cla ss video and a three (3) hour lab session every other week. The lab session will include a field trip to Long Island Sound and a boat trip.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected readings from Oceanography texts.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly assignments and one paper (oral and written component).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should possess secondary school proficiency in biology, chemistry and physics. There will be one Saturday field trip to Long Island Sound in April. A $25.00 laboratory fee will be charged to student accounts. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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