(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, M.R.Scott, A. Stoessel; Assistant
Professors A. Anis, T. M. Dellapenna, R. D. Hetland, R.
Long, B. L. Mullenbach, J. L. Pickney, D. L. Roelke, B. J. Smallwood
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.
