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Geological Oceanography

Course #: ENVSCI 664

Description:
Geological Oceanography provides an examination of the geologic (primarily sedimentary) processes in the ocean and their stratigraphic significance. Topics include:The structure of the ocean basins;How sediment is delivered to and produced in the ocean;How waves, currents, and gravity redistribute sediments;How sediments accumulate in depositional environments to form the stratigraphic record;How the stratigraphic record informs knowledge of past ocean and climate change (paleoceanography).

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2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10369 F
1:00 - 3:45 pm
Farmer,Jesse Wheatley-Peters W01-0019
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 8
Enrolled: 8
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
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Course Attributes: Library and other resources, no cost materials