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2002-2003 Graduate Catalog 
    
2002-2003 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SMS 565 - Introduction to Field Methods in Oceanography


Covers basic geological, chemical, biological and physical oceanography field survey and sampling methodologies. Focus is on the variety and technological development of oceanographic field methods and tools and the implications of such development on research design, data analysis and data interpretation. Field use and demonstration of equipment as well as introduction to some standard laboratory analyses of collected samples and data sets will be emphasized. Undergraduate enrollment with permission of instructor.

Prerequisites & Notes
SMS 270, SMS 271 or two SMS 500-level core courses or equivalent.

Credits: 4