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  • GEO U231: Nautical Science

    3.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U231. Provides the theoretical background necessary for operating vessels at sea through lectures, lab sessions, field trips, and student projects.Covers the principles of navigating a vessel within sight of land; discussions include the earth's coordinate system of latitude and longitude, nautical charts, and the magnetic compass. Students are also introduced to electronic navigation, including radar and GPS (Global Positioning System), and celestial navigation to fix the navigator's position at sea. Topics include Archimedes' principle, Newton's laws, the Bernoulli effect, Boyle's law, and mechanical advantage as applied to the study of vessels and their operation; vessel handling under sail; center of effort; operations under power; and vessel design. Classroom lectures, discussions, and student projects focus on learning about global, regional, and local weather. Part of the SEA Semester progr
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  • GEO U232: Maritime Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U232. Focuses on a multidisciplinary study of the sea and sea voyage in the Western tradition and the role of the sea in the historical development of the modern world system of labor, trade, and scientific resource management. Tales of the sea from literature are supplemented with classic films, paintings, and songs. Together, students explore the expectations that they, as products of American popular and high culture, bring to their impending sea voyage. Through further readings, lectures, and field studies, students explore the uses we have made of the sea-from fishing and whaling to scientific exploration and warfare-with an eye toward understanding the roots of contemporary maritime affairs. Part of the SEA Semester program.
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  • GEO U233: Practical Oceanography

    4.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U233. Exposes students to the skills and knowledge of the practicing oceanographer by observation and application of the concepts and sampling techniques introduced onshore. Tasks include carrying out routine lab procedures; extracting physical data for students' research projects and for SEA's ongoing oceanographic studies; processing chemical and biological samples; safely programming, deploying, and recovering oceanographic equipment; and maneuvering and positioning the vessel for each research station. Each day students participate in lectures, discussions, or hands-on study of specific topics in oceanography and nautical science. Part of the SEA Semester program.
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  • GEO U234: Practical Oceanography

    4.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U234. Continues GEO U233. Focuses on the completion of student research projects and increasing responsibility for routine lab work, the sampling program, and operation of the vessel. The goal is for students to oversee the lab watch, direct their peers, plan and carry out station work with minimal staff supervision, finish analyzing and interpreting their data, complete written research papers, and present their research in a formal seminar format. May culminate with one or more ship's missions, which usually involves study of a particular area, either for SEA's data collections or at the request of another scientific agency, and allows students to integrate their nautical and science knowledge and to direct the vessel and its operation. Part of the SEA Semester program.
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  • GEO U235: Practical Oceanographic Research

    3.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U235. Guides students at sea from an introductory learning phase to increasing responsibility in station planning, equipment deployment, and data interpretation. Each day, students participate in lectures, discussions, or hands-on study of specific topics in oceanography, nautical science, or maritime studies. Students also receive individual and small-group instruction by the scientific and nautical staff during regular watches in the lab and on deck. Focuses on analyzing and interpreting data, completing a written research paper, and presenting the research to the ship's company in a formal seminar format. The end of the cruise may also culminate in one or more missions, allowing students to integrate their nautical and science knowledge and to direct the vessel and its operation. Part of the SEA Semester program.
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  • GEO U277: Honors Adjunct

    1.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2006. Offers additional introductory academic experience by exploring course-related topics in greater depth with the professor. Available only to courses approved by the University Honors Program.
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  • GEO U278: Honors Adjunct

    1.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2006. Offers additional introductory academic experience by exploring course-related topics in greater depth with the professor. Available only to courses approved by the University Honors Program.
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  • GEO U279: Honors Adjunct

    1.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2006. Offers additional introductory academic experience by exploring course-related topics in greater depth with the professor. Available only to courses approved by the University Honors Program.
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  • GEO U300: Advanced General Geology

    4.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U300. Offers an introduction to new and advanced concepts, theories, and hypotheses in general geology through discussions, research papers, and individual projects.
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  • GEO U310: Earth Materials

    4.00 Credits
    Northeastern University

    Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U310. Describes the physical and chemical characteristics of common rock-forming minerals to enable students to interpret properties of rocks and soils. Focuses on commonly encountered minerals, soil, and rock types and how minerals are used as indicators of past and present earth processes.
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