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GEOL0142A-S12

The Ocean Floor

The Ocean Floor
Have you wanted to view the ocean floor from a submersible? It is a dark but dynamic place. The constant interchange between water and sediments has created sedimentary drifts and mudwaves over 500 feet high! Earthquakes cause underwater mud avalanches that travel over 60 m.p.h. Hydrothermal vents along the ocean ridges host a variety of unusual plant and animal life. This course will explore the ocean depths via the classroom and will introduce the development of ocean basins, their evolution, and processes occurring within them (Students who have completed GEOL 0170 are not permitted to register for GEOL 0142.) 3 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21980
Subject Code:
GEOL
Course Number:
0142
Section Identifier:
A

Course

GEOL 0142

All Sections in Spring 2012

Spring 2012

GEOL0142A-S12 Lecture (Manley)
GEOL0142X-S12 Discussion (Manley)
GEOL0142Y-S12 Discussion (Manley)
GEOL0142Z-S12 Discussion (Manley)