OCEN 1010 – Introduction to Oceanography - 3 Credits
A study of the total marine environment with emphasis on basic facts and
principles of physical, chemical, biological and geological oceanography. Topics
include the origin of oceans and the composition and history of seawater; oceanic
currents, tides, waves and beaches; the sea floor, plant and animal life in
the sea; oceanic resources, minerals and food, and marine pollution; undersea
living; marine farming; and the laws of the sea and the coastal region of Rhode
Island. Note: Completion of both OCEN 1010 AND OCEN 1030 will satisfy one
laboratory science requirement in the Liberal Arts and General Studies
programs. Lecture: 3 hours
OCEN 1020 – Applied Oceanography - 3 Credits
Topics include ocean resources; minerals and fossil fuels,
and marine mining; offshore petroleum exploration, operation and development;
and alternative energy resources from the oceans. The course also explores geological
and geophysical techniques including satellite observation and remote sensing
of the oceans; subsurface and aerial maps and photos; and hydrographic charts
and geochemical techniques of ascertaining the quality of sea water. Oceanic
problems on national, state and local levels are examined at greater depth.
Narragansett Bay is taken as the case study. Lecture: 3 hours
OCEN 1030 – Oceanography Laboratory - 1 Credit
A comprehensive laboratory and field training which employs
oceanographic techniques and instrumentation to determine the quality of sea
water and its physical and chemical properties. Macro and microscopic examination
of marine sediments, minerals and organisms, field work in Narragansett Bay
and vicinity using field-testing outfits and a visit to the oceanographic laboratory
aboard a research ship are included. A laboratory project must be submitted
at the end of the term. Note: Completion of both OCEN 1010 AND OCEN 1030
will satisfy one laboratory science requirement in the Liberal Arts and
General Studies programs. Lab: 2 hours
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