ESCI 1452 - Oceanography Lab

Institution:

Central Lakes College

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Description:

Credits: 1 Prerequisite: ESCI 1451 or concurrent enrollment This optional laboratory course is an introduction to the science of oceanography through hands-on experiences in the interdisciplinary areas of biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. This course includes a variety of activities supporting the topics discussed in Oceanography lecture. These topics may include the ocean floor, plate tectonics, sea water chemistry, currents, waves, tides, coastal processes, and ocean life. Laboratory exercises will also focus on environmental topics which may include pollution, over-fishing and food supply, alternative energy, global warming, El Nino-Southern Oscillation, the North Atlantic Oscillation, tsunamis and storms, coastal problems, marine resources, etc. May include field trips. Two laboratory hours weekly. Prerequisite: ESCI 1451 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 3, 10

Credits:

1.00 - 10.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.CLCMN.EDU

Phone Number:

(218) 855-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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