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EAS 1540 The Sea: An Introduction to Oceanography, Lecture

Course description

Intended for both science and non-science majors. Cover the basic workings of the ocean including its physics, chemistry and biology. Following this basic description, the course examines threats to the health of the health of the ocean and the important role the ocean plays in global climate change. Non-science majors should pay particular attention to this course to fulfill a science requirement, because they learn broadly how the Earth works (physically, chemically, and biologically) in a single, non-quantitative class. The instructor for this class is known for his enthusiasms and passion for the ocean and for his ability to develop a fun and informal class atmosphere that encourages lots of student questions.

EAS 1540 001-LEC

Class number: 2384
Session: 6-week session
Class dates: June 22-July 31, 2009
Final exam dates: Will be provided by instructor (see Final Exams)
Days/times: TR 6 PM - 9:15 PM Snee Hall Geological Science 2146
Credit: 3
Grade option: GRD or SUS
Instructor: Monger, B. (bcm3)
Max. enrollment: 100
To enroll: Enrollment for this class is closed.

Intended for both science and non-science majors. Cover the basic workings of the ocean including its physics, chemistry and biology. Following this basic description, the course examines threats to the health of the health of the ocean and the important role the ocean plays in global climate change. Non-science majors should pay particular attention to this course to fulfill a science requirement, because they learn broadly how the Earth works (physically, chemically, and biologically) in a single, non-quantitative class. The instructor for this class is known for his enthusiasms and passion for the ocean and for his ability to develop a fun and informal class atmosphere that encourages lots of student questions.

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