GEOL 365 - Earth’s Ocean and Climate Systems

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory
Prerequisites: Seven hours from any of the following natural sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Science Processes, or Physics.
Introduction to the physical, chemical, geological, meteorological and biological processes in the marine environment and their interaction. Includes analysis of current environmental issues such as global climate and sea level changes, extreme weather phenomenon, mineral and energy resources from the sea, marine pollution, and law of the sea.

Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course. Student may not receive credit if previously taken GEOL 361 and GEOL 362.