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College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

OC 201 – +Oceanography (4)

Introduces oceanography as an interdisciplinary science. Explores aspects of plate tectonics and the geological structure of ocean basins; the physical and chemical properties of seawater; large-scale circulation of the atmosphere and ocean; marine sediment properties and distribution; Earth history recorded in marine sediments; the carbon cycle in the atmosphere and ocean; and the ecology of marine organisms. Highlights current ocean-related research topics, many of which have direct impacts on humans. 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
Sp26535434004Fritz-Endres, T.Online Open808055
Registration Restrictions
Campus Restrictions: -C (Corv)
Class Notes: Campus restrictions end Monday of Week 10
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 201 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.