Geological Oceanography
Course #: ENVSCI 664, Class #: 10369, Section #: 01
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).
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0019
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0019
Enrolled / Capacity
18 / 23
Status
Closed