OCN 201 Science of the Sea (3)

An overview of the science of oceanography. Physical and chemical properties of sea water: life in the ocean, waves, tides and currents. Exploration of the sea floor. Occasional field trips. [NS3]

OCN 201L Science of the Sea Laboratory (1)

An extension of the lecture course designed to introduce students to the basic techniques used in marine scientific study and to bring into sharp focus the principles learned in OCN 201. It may be taken either concurrently or separately after completion of the OCN 201.

Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in OCN 201