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3.00 Credits
An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
The geology of the deep ocean and continental margins is examined including the formation of these provinces and modification through sedimentation. Presents the role of plate tectonics in shaping the oceans and the role of biology and chemistry in sedimentation. Prerequisite: Os-204 or Os-308. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the chemistry of marine systems and the processes that regulate their chemistry. Topics include: chemistry of the water molecule; fundamentals of solution chemistry; the concepts and measurement of salinity, pH, and alkalinity; and the behavior of selected elements and compounds in sea water and marine sediments including gases, major ions, trace elements, and nutrients, with an emphasis on the physical and biological processes that govern their distribution. Prerequisite: Ch-220. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
A first course in sediments and sedimentary environments. Topics covered will include the physics of sediment transport processes, deposition, and environments of deposition. The laboratory will focus on techniques used to study sediments, and on a study of local sedimentary environments. Prerequisite: Os-204. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to large scale ocean circulation, wind driven flow, tides and waves. This course also covers the seawater properties important to circulation, sound speed and light in the ocean. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the coastal environment, its resources and uses. In addition students will learn about federal, state and local coastal planning and management issues. The first part of the course examines the existing management framework. The latter half of the course focuses on specific coastal resource management issues such as coastal pollution, coastal hazards, ocean dumping, offshore oil development, fisheries management and marine and coastal protected areas. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to marine ecosystems in the tropics. Although marine science in the tropical setting will be broadly considered, emphasis will be on the biological and ecological aspects of tropical systems. The course will examine five tropical marine habitats in detail: coral reefs, sea grass beds, mangrove communities, intertidal beaches, and hypersaline habitats. Prerequisites: Bi-210 or Bi-220, Os-101. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the details of conducting research in marine science and marine biology. Both theoretical and practical components of scientific research will be presented. Subsequently, students receive individual instruction in the development of their own research proposal. Prerequisites: Marine Biology majors: Bi-201, Bi-210, Bi-220, Bi-301, Os-101 and Os-203. Marine Science majors: Bi-210 or Bi-220, Oc-210, Os-101, Os-203, Os-204, and Os-212. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
This course requires students to complete a self-designed study that results in an undergraduate thesis. This thesis can be an independent research project or a discrete component of an ongoing research program directed by a faculty member. Research projects may be conducted under the supervision of a researcher not associated with Maine Maritime Academy, but an Ocean Studies faculty member must serve as an internal sponsor and overseer of the project. Prerequisite: Os-400. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
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