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Academic Year 2001/2002


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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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