Intro to Oceanography/Lab

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This course integrates the physical, chemical, geological, and biological characteristics of the world's oceans with emphasis on the New England coast and Boston Harbor. Topics include plate tectonics and the evolution of ocean basins, ocean sediments, coastal processes and landforms, physical and chemical properties of sea-water, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, the origins and dynamics of waves and tides, the coastal ocean, marine life, ocean productivity and resources, marine environmental concerns, marine policies, and cutting-edge marine technologies. Laboratory activities and online activities provide hands-on experiences or simulations about real-world oceanographic issues using oceanographic materials and techniques in the laboratory and in the field. Course meets 3 hrs. Lecture; 3 hrs. Lab This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title: Science and Technology) for all programs.