Geology 103 - Intro Oceanography

Fall
2022
02
4.00
R Leckie

TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM

UMass Amherst
54986
Integ. Learning Center N151
mleckie@geo.umass.edu
47627
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)

Open to students majoring in Geography, Geology, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or Natural Resources Conservation. Restricted to the following majors: Geography, Geology, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Conservation.
Geography, Geology, Earth Systems, Environmental Science and Natural Resource Conservation majors should enroll in GEOL 103Section 02.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.