GEOL 103 - Ocean Science

Institution:

Charleston Southern University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

A largely nonmathematical undergraduate course in the study of the earth’s oceans, this course examines the structure, composition, and properties of the oceans: origin and history of the oceans, chemistry and physics of ocean water, effects of the oceans on global climate, ocean circulation, effect of the earth’s rotation on the behavior of the oceans, solar and lunar tides. Tsunamis, interaction of oceans with shorelines, life forms of the oceans, and sea level variations are other topics examined. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) This course cannot be challenged.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.csuniv.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 863-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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