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Fall 2023
Jan 15, 2025
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EASC 118 - Our Blue Planet: An Introduction to Oceanography
An introduction to Oceanography - the physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes and characteristics of Earth’s oceans. Topics covered include the evolution of ocean basins; the physical and chemical properties of seawater; ocean-atmosphere interactions and cycles; multi-dimensional ocean circulation; and large-scale fluctuations such as tides and waves. This course is designed for all students interested in the oceans and their preservation. Note: Students intending to major or minor in Earth Systems Science should take EASC 228 Principles of Oceanography. Prerequisite: Eligibility to enroll in college-level math without corequisite remediation, or permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture

Environ, Society,& Sustainblty Department

Course Attributes:
D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-B, Undergraduate Level Course, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 10

Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Non-Matriculated
May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes:     
      DGCE Student

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for EASC 118

General Requirements:
PTMA 2 to 9
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PTQR 0 to 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PTQR 2 to 5
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PTAA 4 to 6
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PMTH 10 to 11
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PNAA 12 to 12
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PFNC 13 to 15
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PTTR 17 to 19
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MATH 100 to 219
Required Courses: 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: STAT 100 to 208
Required Courses: 1
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
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