BIO 568 - Adv Oceanography II:Phy & Geo

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Biology Undergrad/Grad

Description:

This course would cover dynamic physical oceanography, covering the properties of seawater, basic physical laws, waves, tides, geostrophy, current with friction, and thermohaline circulation. This information would be synthesized through discussion of descriptive physical oceanography. The second half of the course would investigate the origin and morphology of ocean basins and margins, as well as topics including, but not limited to: sources and composition of marine sediments, effects of waves and currents on sediment transport, sea level change, patterns of deep-sea sedimentation, climatic zonation of marine sediments, and resources from the ocean floor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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