Geology 103 - Intro Oceanography

Spring
2021
02
4.00
Julie Brigham-Grette
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
84345
Fully Remote Class
jbg92@umass.edu
76601
The natural processes of the ocean, including earthquakes and volcanoes, the hydrologic cycle and weather, ocean circulation and the global energy balance, the carbon cycle and productivity, biodi-versity and marine food webs, coastal dynamics. Also, global warming, sea-level rise, environmental degradation and the ocean system response to human activity and global change. Interactive class sessions, with considerable participation by students in problem solving, discussions, and demonstrations. Exams and grades based on teamwork as well as on individual performance. Students needing or wanting a laboratory component may register for GEO-SCI 131. (Gen.Ed. PS)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.