GEOL 117 ONL - The Oceans

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

Description:

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. Course Information: Same as ESE 117.

Special Instructions:

This section will have one or more proctored online exams which may carry additional fees.

Option 1

Course Level: Undergraduate

Credit: 3

Term(s): Fall , Spring , Summer