GEY 104N - Oceans:Ancient and Modern

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

Oceans play a prominent role in the climate system, their sediments archive earth history, and they are the loci of mountain belts, the building blocks of continents. Students first develop an understanding of the fundamental processes of the earth system, including circulation of the atmosphere, oceans, and solid earth, geochemical cycles, and life. Next, they apply this understanding to decipher the tectonic, climatic, and biologic history of Earth, as viewed from a marine geological perspective. We also consider the obvious importance of oceans in relation to certain natural disasters, resources, and culture. Every two years. Credit: 4

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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