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2025 Spring > UGRD > ENVSCI > ENVSCI 226

Introduction to Oceanography

Course #: ENVSCI 226

Description:
The world ocean covers approximately 71% of the Earth surface and 99% of its livable volume. This course explains how the ocean works starting from the histories of ocean explorations and early scientific knowledge rot ocean formation, currents and waves, effect of Earth's rotation, coastal and estuarine systems, marine habitats, nutrient-carbon cycle, human impacts and the role of oceans in climate change.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite = ENVSCI 120, 121 and 122 or permission of instructor.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10273 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Koman,Gregory McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 28
Enrolled: 27
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = ENVSCI 120, 121 and 122 or permission of instructor.
Course Attributes: Natural Sciences