2009 Course Handbook
GEOS116: Marine Geoscience
Field trip (half day): date to be advised.
This unit introduces you to the marine environment through study of the oceans past and present. From the perspective of a marine scientist we will consider aspects of the geological history and dynamics of the oceans, recent techniques for probing the ocean's depths, physical oceanographic processes, ocean circulation patterns, depositional environments, marine environments supporting life, and human interactions with the marine environment. The unit provides background to your further studies in marine science, earth and environmental science, biology, chemistry or resource management.
| Credit Points: | 2 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Kelsie Dadd, Dr Richard Flood |
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| Unit Designations: | Technology |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences |
Timetable Information
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