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Intro Oceanography
Course Number	GEO-SCI 103
Course Title	Intro Oceanography
Department	Geosciences
Campus	University of Massachusetts
Course Description	The natural processes of the ocean, including earthquakes and volcanoes, the hydrologic cycle and weather, ocean circulation and the global energy balance, the carbon cycle and productivity, biodi-versity and marine food webs, coastal dynamics. Also, global warming, sea-level rise, environmental degradation and the ocean system response to human activity and global change. Interactive class sessions, with considerable participation by students in problem solving, discussions, and demonstrations. Exams and grades based on teamwork as well as on individual performance. Students needing or wanting a laboratory component may register for GEO-SCI 131. (Gen.Ed. PS)
Course Notes	Please check SPIRE for class notes and restrictions

Reg #	Section	Credits	Instructors	Meeting Times	Location	Notes
33712	01	3	R Leckie;Andrew Fraass	TU TH 11:15AM 12:30PM	THOM 104

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