Geosciences 108 - OCEANOGRAPHY
Spring
2014
01
4.00
Sara Pruss
MW 11:00-12:10
Smith College
39305-S14
MCCONN B05
spruss@smith.edu
An introduction to the global marine environment, with emphasis on the carbon cycle, seafloor dynamics, submarine topography and sediments, the nature and circulation of oceanic waters, ocean-atmosphere-climate interactions and global climate change, coastal processes, marine biologic productivity, and issues of ocean pollution and the sustainable utilization of marine resources by humans. At least one required field trip.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Discussion section.