ESCI 466 - Environmental Oceanography

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Earth Sciences

Description:

A comprehensive examination of some of the pressing ocean-related environmental issues of the 21st century using critical thinking and quantitative approaches. Emphasis on how human activities are changing ocean ecosystems and environments, and how sound scientific reasoning can reveal true cause-and-effect relationships that then may lead to viable solutions. Includes field and laboratory projects teaching modern techniques of water quality analysis, and case studies of provocative real-world marine environmental problems. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs lab.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ESCI 261 or permission of the instructor.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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