ATOC 3070: Introduction to Oceanography

3 credit hours. Investigates the broad-scale features and dynamics of the Earth’s oceans.  The course is roughly divided amongst the four major, interrelated disciplines of oceanography: marine geology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography (i.e. circulation), and marine biology.  Specific topics include seafloor spreading, marine sediments, salinity, biogeochemical cycles, currents, waves, tides, primary production, marine ecology, marine resources, global warming, and much more.  Prereq., any two-course sequence of natural science courses.  Same as GEOL 3070.

Fall 2009 - Section 001
Meeting time and location: MWF from 1200PM-1250PM in HLMS 201
Instructor: Baylor Fox-Kemper
Required textbook(s): "Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science"
iClickers: yes
Course website: http://cires.colorado.edu/science/groups/foxkemper/classes/ATOC3070_09/