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College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

OC 101 – +the Blue Planet: the World's Oceans (4)

Explores the history of ocean exploration and ocean science, from early Polynesian navigators to modern autonomous, deep-sea research. Discusses how the blue planet influences our daily lives, from tsunamis to sea level rise to marine debris. Examines how oceanography is an interdisciplinary science utilizing the scientific process through the theories of plate tectonics, coral reef formation, and carbon cycle dynamics. Engages in laboratory-based learning to understand topics like ocean bathymetry, marine ecology, and deep-sea circulation. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Scientific Inq&Analysis
Core, Pers, Physical Science

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
F25111164004Keller, R.Online Open653855
Class Notes: This course requires online proctored testing, which may include testing fees and the use of security measures, such as a scan of your testing environment. Please carefully review online proctor test information at: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring/Campus restrictions for this section lift after Week 10.Campus restrictions for this section end Monday of Week 10

Textbooks  [ Textbooks]

Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
Find textbooks for OC 101 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.