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Academic Year 2005/2006

Marine Geology
E&ES 335 FA

Almost two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered by oceans. Marine geology differs from traditional geology in several important ways. Among the most important is that its development and discoveries are technologically dependent. With new technology have come advances that revolutionized the way we think about our planet. This course will cover the change of creation and destruction of ocean basins and marine sediments as used to study climate change. A week-long field trip to Puerto Rico to look at an island arc complex will be an additional charge.

MAJOR READINGS

Decade of North American Geology (DNAG) Volume on the North Atlantic, Future of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Ocean Drilling Program initial reports. Journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Poster and oral presentations, projects, and a final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

There will be additional requirements. These will be announced at a later date.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES106 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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