Geology 103 - Intro Oceanography

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)

Enrollment is limited to students majoring in Geology, Geography, Earth Systems, Natural Resources Conservation, or the CNS Exploratory Track. Students majoring in Geology, Geography, Earth Systems, Natural Resources Conservation, or the CNS exploratory track should enroll in Section 02. Section 1 is open to all other majors, with seats reserved for first-year students and sophomores.