Introduction to Field Oceanography

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores interrelationships between living organisms in the sea and the ocean environment. Biological processes are introduced in the context of the physical and chemical oceanography. The emphasis is on sea-going field work on day trips in local marine waters and hands-on laboratory investigation. CALENDAR NOTES: The OCEA 3003 requirement could be waived in light of equivalent course workload at another institution. PREREQUISITES: OCEA 2001.03 and OCEA 2002.03 (or OCEA 2000.06) CROSSLISTED: MARI 3003.03, BIOL 3003.03 FORMATS: Lecture