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GEOL0142A-S19

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):
21845
Subject Code:
GEOL
Course Number:
0142
Section Identifier:
A

Course

GEOL 0142

All Sections in Spring 2019

Spring 2019

GEOL0142A-S19 Lecture (Manley)
GEOL0142X-S19 Discussion (Manley)
GEOL0142Y-S19 Discussion (Manley)
GEOL0142Z-S19 Discussion (Manley)