2016-2017 Catalog

NRE 251 General Oceanography, with Lab (GT-SC1)

4 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Provides a comprehensive introduction to modern geological and chemical oceanography. Includes earth history, plate tectonics, geophysics, geochemistry, marine sediments, the hydrosphere, physical properties of salt water, major and minor components of seawater, and ocean-atmosphere interactions. This course includes laboratory experience.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of ENG 090 and MAT 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment scores.

Notes

This is a statewide guaranteed transfer course.