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2026 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 4048 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Koman,Gregory Wheatley-Peters W01-0009
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 28
Enrolled: 28
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = ENVSCI 120, 121 and 122 or permission of instructor.
Course Attributes: Natural Sciences, OER Course Material, no cost course materials