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PALEOCEANOGRAPHY

GEOSCI 551
Course Description

Investigates the history of the Earth's oceans, focusing on the last 65 million years, with discussion of the chemical and physical methods through which oceans are studied and the role of oceans in the climate system.

Prerequisties

GEOSCI 100 , GEOSCI 110 , ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105 , ENVIRST/GEOSCI 106 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

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