SCI 40 - Introduction to

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Bristol Community College

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OceanographyThis course is a study of the inter-relationships among geological, chemical, physical, and biological processes and systems in the world's oceans. Emphasis is placed on methods of collection of oceanographic data as well as its interpretation and significance to the current world problems, including global climate change. The course is designed for students with a strong interest in the marine environment who have some preliminary background in one of the traditional areas of environmental science, namely biology, chemistry, or geology. Although the course does not require advanced mathematical skills, lab exercises may require simple computations, graphing, and map reading. Prerequisite: SCI 12, SCI 19, SCI 32, GLG 16, BIO 21, BIO 32, AST 11 or CHM 11, with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per we ek.Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall, Spring, Summe

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

bristolcc.edu/

Phone Number:

(508) 678-2811

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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