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Retired Courses - by College/School

Course Number:
GEO U336
Credit Hours:
4
Course Title:
Oceans in the Global Carbon Cycle
Course Description:
Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U336. Examines the role of the oceans in the climate system, addressing topics such as the global carbon cycle, the thermohaline circulation, and aspects of global change including warming and sea level rise. As a sink and a buffer for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and as a major mechanism of heat transport between the equator and high latitudes, the role of the oceans in setting the Earth’s climate is indisputable.
 
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Prerequisite Remarks:
Acceptance into the SEA Semester Program and three lab science courses.
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Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Retired course