Geological Oceanography ((4))

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This course will cover topics related to all aspects of ocean science and is intended to provide a framework for a holistic understanding of the world's oceans and marine processes. Oceanography is a very interdisciplinary science and the focus will be in the interactions of the seafloor and ocean sediments, marine life, water chemistry, ocean circulation and physical properties, carbon cycles, and marine proxies of climate change. Laboratories in this course will be based on real data and materials collected from the ocean. 150 minutes of lecture and 150 minutes of lab per week. A field trip may be required While there are no prerequisites, GEOL 2030 is recommended, and students should be familiar with common scientific approaches, concepts and methods. A course fee is required.