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Tom Bush
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version) Grounded Courses I Teach Intro to Physical Geology Historical Geology Environmental Geology Intro to Oceanography What is up with the ampersand (&)
symbol in the course numbers? Up coming field-based courses to exciting destinations in the
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OCEA& 101 Introduction to Oceanography Catalog Description: A study of the
geologic, physical, and ecological aspects of the oceans. Includes studies of
plate tectonics, circulation, waves, tides, coastal dynamics, and marine
ecological principles. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Field
trip required. Lab included. Taught FWSp quarters
mornings and evenings. General Course
Outline: a. Introduction to
Oceanography. b. History of Marine
Science. c. Marine Resources
and Pollution. d. Marine and Coastal
Geology. e. Seawater
Properties. f. Ocean and
Atmosphere Circulation. g. Waves and Tides. h. Marine Ecology. Accessing Course
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