GEL 1150 - Oceanography

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests

This introductory course studies the world’s oceans, including historical explorations, physical and biological processes, energy sources, ocean resources, marine provinces, and geology of ocean basins. The course emphasizes global distribution, use, and control of ocean resources, and ocean pollution.(General Studies—Level II, Natural Science)(GT-SC2)