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2015-2016 University Catalog

GEOL 565 - Paleoceanography

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Investigates ocean evolution through geologic time. Earth’s sediment archive provides proxy data on paleo-ocean chemistry, biology, geology, and physical properties. Class examines proxy reconstructions of oceanic conditions such as circulation, salinity, stratification, anoxia, and biogeochemistry. Discusses the history of ocean basins, with case studies from Precambrian to Holocene.

Prerequisite(s): Previous course in oceanography or marine science and 16 credits of geology or earth science courses, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3

When Offered: Spring