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Geological Oceanography

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0019 3 $2722 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0019
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2722 (guest students)

Description

Geological Oceanography provides an examination of the geologic (primarily sedimentary) processes in the ocean and their stratigraphic significance. Topics include: The structure of the ocean basins; How sediment is delivered to and produced in the ocean; How waves, currents, and gravity redistribute sediments; How sediments accumulate in depositional environments to form the stratigraphic record; How the stratigraphic record informs knowledge of past ocean and climate change (paleoceanography).

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0019

Enrolled / Capacity

20 / 23

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jesse Farmer

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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