November 22, 2009

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Iceland Summer Geology Field Trip
GEOFYRST Field Trip for Incoming Freshman

Click here for the GEOL 201 (Environmental Geology) Group Project web page on Remediation of the former Gas Plant at Neahwa Park



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Course Descriptions
Earth Science     Geology      Meteorology
Oceanography     Environmental Sciences

OCEA 110 - Introduction to Oceanography
3 s.h.
An introduction to the basic concepts of ocean science, including sub-disciplines of geology, biology, chemistry, and physical oceanography, and emphasizing the relationships of man with the ocean. Covers present and potential non-living) resources of the ocean, as well as pollution and politics involving man's use of the ocean. Intended for non-science students and assumes little or no background in any of the disciplines covered.,LA, N2, N, T)

OCEA 210 - General Oceanography
3 s.h.
A broad survey of our oceans, including general bottom topography and geology; chemistry salts, nutrients, pollutants); physics

OCEA 299 - Independent Study in Oceanography
1-6 s.h.
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.,LA) Prerequisites: SoS and prior OCEA course(s).

OCEA 310 - Environmental Oceanography
3 s.h.
Man's impact on the marine environment, including the chemical and physical dynamics of ocean waters and the political/economic aspects of society's impact; discussion of controversial use and attempts of controlling natural processes. Term paper(s) required. Intended for earth science and environmental science majors.,LA, CW) Cross-listed as ENVS 310. Prerequisite: ENVS 201.

OCEA 350 - Marine Geology
3 s.h.
A study of materials, topographic features, and structures on the ocean bottom, from the continental shelves to deep basins; theories of age and origin; methods of acquiring data; current problems such as submarine canyons, fracture zones, mid-oceanic ridges, plate tectonics, and subcrustal convection cells.,LA, CW) Prerequisite: GEOL 220.
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