BIOL 330 - Introduction to Marine Science

Spring (3) Weng. Prerequisite(s): Select at least one course from the following list: BIOL 203 or BIOL 204 or CHEM 101 or CHEM 103 or CHEM 205 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 110 or GEOL 150 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 101H or PHYS 107 (NQR)

This course provides an overview of physical, chemical, biological and geological processes operating in the world ocean. The interdisciplinary nature of marine science is emphasized, providing an integrated view of factors which control ocean history, circulation, chemistry and biological productivity. Three class hours. (Cross-listed with ENSP 249 and GEOL 330 and MSCI 330)