BIOM 582 - Field Studies in Oceanography

Institution:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Marine Science

Description:

This is a three week session involving detailed planning and preparation for an oceanographic research cruise of approximately one week duration, the actual research cruise on board the R. V. "Annandale," and the data-processing and final reporting of results. Demonstration of various shipboard sampling techniques and instrumentation will be given. Each cruise will deal with different aspects of marine science, i.e., 1) general oceanography, 2) marine biology, 3) marine geology, and 4) marine pollution and waste disposal. This course is periodically offered at the Marine Science field station at Wallops Island, Va., only during a summer session.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Advanced

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www4.esu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 422-3211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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