GLS 103 The Blue Planet

4 Credit(s) SR SRL

Investigates the broad-scale features and dynamics of the Earth’s oceans. The course is roughly divided amongst the four main disciplines of oceanography: marine geology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography (i.e., circulation), and marine biology. Students will learn that there is much overlap and interdependence between these disciplines. Specific topics include seafloor spreading, marine sediments, salinity, biogeochemical cycles, ocean structure, currents, waves, tides, primary production, marine ecology, marine life, global warming, and marine pollution. Laboratory will provide active, hands-on experiential learning opportunities to complement each topic presented in lecture. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week..