ENVI 104(S) Oceanography (Same as Geosciences 104 and Maritime Studies 104)
This course satisfies "The Natural World" requirement for the Environmental Studies concentration.

GEOS 104(S) Oceanography (Same as Environmental Studies 104 and Maritime Studies 104)
In this integrated introduction to the oceans, we will examine formation and history of the ocean basins; the composition and origin of seawater; currents, tides, and waves; ocean-atmosphere interactions; oceans and climate; deep marine environments; coastal processes; productivity in the oceans; and marine resources. Coastal oceanography will be investigated on an all-day field trip to Williams@Sea: the Williams-Mystic Program in Connecticut.
Format: lecture/discussion, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week in alternate weeks/one all-day field trip. Evaluation will be based on two hour exams, lab work, participation in the field trip, and a final exam.
Enrollment limit: 60 (expected: 60). Preference given to first-year students.
This course may not be taken pass-fail. Students who have taken Geosciences 210/MAST 211 (at Williams-Mystic) may not take Geosciences 104 for credit.
Hour: COX