Department of Oceanography
(OCNG)
Professors J.G.Baldauf, D.C.Biggs,
D.A.Brooks, W.R.Bryant, P. Chang, L.A.Cifuentes, R. A. Duce,
W. E. Evans, P. J. Fox, W.D.Gardner (Head), G. A. Gill, G.A.
Jackson, M. C. Kennicutt II, J.W.Morse, G.R.North, W.D.Nowlin,
B.J.Presley, D. B. Prior, P.D.Rabinowitz, M.J.Richardson, G.T.Rowe,
W.W.Sager, P.H.Santschi, N.C.Slowey, R.H.Stewart, R. R. Stickney,
A.C.Vastano, J.H.Wormuth; Associate
Professors L.
Campbell, B.S.Giese, J. L. Pinckney, M.R.Scott, A. Stoessel; Assistant
Professors A. Anis, T. M. Dellapenna, R. D. Hetland, R.
A. Long, B. L. Mullenbach, B. J. Smallwood, D. J. Thomas, D.
C. O. Thornton
205. Introduction to Ocean
Studies. (1-0). Credit 1. I, II
Selected topics in oceanography to provide students with
a broad conception of the world's oceans; evaluation of its
potential contributions to solution of problems presently
confronting mankind. A nontechnical course open to all university
students.
251. Oceanography. (3-0).
Credit 3. I, II
Overview of the ocean environment; interrelation of the
subdisciplines of ocean sciences; importance of the oceans
to human beings; human impact on the oceans. Honors sections
are also available. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration
in OCNG 252 if necessary for meeting the 8 credit hour science
core curriculum requirement.
252. Oceanography Laboratory.
(0-2). Credit 1. I, II
Practical laboratory experiments and exercises demonstrating
principles of ocean sciences. Honors sections are also available.
A weekend field trip for the Honors sections only is required
for which a fee is assessed. Prerequisite: OCNG 251 or concurrent
registration.
401. Introduction to Oceanography.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Quantitative survey of interdisciplinary relationships
between biological, chemical, geological/geophysical and
physical aspects of the ocean. Prerequisites: CHEM 101; MATH
131; junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
Honors section also available.
410. Introduction to Physical
Oceanography. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Elements of the physics of the sea; descriptive aspects
as well as cause and effect relations in respect to currents,
thermal structure and waves. Intended for majors in the physical
sciences or engineering. Prerequisites: MATH 308; PHYS 219;
junior or senior classification.
420. Introduction to Biological
Oceanography. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Biological aspects of the marine environment; marine organisms;
productivity of the sea; marine pollution and fouling; use
of the sea. Prerequisites: BIOL 114 or OCNG 251; junior or
senior classification.
451. Mathematical Modeling
of Ocean Climate. (3-2). Credit 4. I
Problem-based course in theoretical and computer techniques
applied to mathematical solutions of ocean climate, including
ocean circulation, climate variability, El Niño. Prerequisite:
MATH 308 or 451.
485. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 4. I, II, S
Special reading assignments, problems and discussion on
oceanographic topics of mutual interest to student and instructor.
Prerequisite: OCNG 251 or 401 or approval of instructor.
An honors section is also available.
489. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4. I, II
Selected topics in an identified area of oceanography.
May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: OCNG 251
or 401 or approval of instructor. An honors section is also
available.
491. Research. Credit 1
or more. I, II, S
Research under the supervision of a Department of Oceanography
faculty member. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification
and approval of instructor. An honors section is also available.
