Geology 426 - Marine Environments

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

B. Selleck This course examines modern and ancient marine environmental systems via intensive study of current scientific literature. The course emphasizes the interplay between organisms, physical and chemical environmental parameters, and the sedimentary record of environmental change. Long-term changes in global ecosystem characteristics are thoroughly considered, and the impact of human activity on modern marine systems is addressed. Students will prepare weekly seminar presentations and contribute to a course website. The course may include an optional trip to the Florida Keys or Bahamas. Prerequisites: GEOL 315 and 302 ( either or both may be concurrent), or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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