GLS 212 Geological Oceanography

3 Credit(s)

Introduction to the geology and geophysics of the oceans emphasizing mechanisms and processes operating in the marine realm. A broad spectrum of marine geology subjects will be covered including the structure, geophysics, rocks, sediments, microfossils, stratigraphy, and history of the ocean basins and margins. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: One Geological Sciences 100-level laboratory course or permission of Department Chairperson.