OCEA 4110

Geological Oceanography

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This course provides a broad survey of geology and geophysics as they apply to the oceans. The course content covers methods and observations with quantitative applications to an understanding of marine geophysical and geological processes. The topics covered include the origin of ocean basins, plate tectonics, heat flow, gravity, and magnetics (1/3 of the course); patterns and processes of sediment transport and deposition, and the paleoceanographic reconstruction of past climates (2/3 of the course).

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Stephanie Kienast and Markus Kienast. Open the PDF

Grading

40%Assignments (4)4 to 6 assignments
20%Mid-termFeb 26
40%Final examExam period, Apr 9–26

Course rules

Attendance
In-person attendance is important; class activities and discussions are encouraged.
Late work
Assignments lose 10% per 24 hours late; one submission may use a penalty-free 72-hour grace card.
Missed midterm
Students who miss the scheduled midterm will write a makeup soon after.
Missed final
Students who miss the final receive an incomplete until a makeup can be arranged.
Passing
Every course component must be completed and passed to pass the course.
Assignments
Students may discuss coding assignments but must submit their own work.

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