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GEOL 117
The Oceans

Credit:  3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
Physical Sciences course.

(GEOL 117) Integrated introduction to oceanography and marine geology and geophysics. Topics include ocean-basin formation and evolution (in the context of plate tectonics), ocean ecology, the hydrologic cycle, water chemistry, currents and waves, the interaction of oceans with climate, coastal hazards, resources, pollution, and the Law of the Sea. Course is oriented toward students not majoring in science.


Section Information
CRNTypeSectionTimeDays Location  Instructor
33472 lecture 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM MWF  room 112
Chemistry Annex 
Johnson, T 
Physical Sciences course.

38931 lecture 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MWF  room 258
Natural History Bldg 
Johnson, T 
Physical Sciences course.

FIRST YEAR DISCOVERY PROGRAM COURSE. REGISTRATION RESTRICTED TO FRESHMEN. STUDENTS SHOULD ENROLL IN ONLY ONE DISCOVERY COURSE. STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN MORE THAN ONE DISCOVERY COURSE MAY BE DROPPED FROM THE ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY COURSES. FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, SEE THE DISCOVERY PROGRAM BOOKLET.