Physical, chemical and geological aspects of the marine environment are discussed. 
This course is intended to satisfy the Physical Science requirement for non-science
degree candidates.   The students will gain an understanding of the basic physical
priniciples behind ocean waves, tides, and circulation,
the structure and history of ocean basins, and chemical properties of seawater. 
Special emphasis will be placed on nearshore and esturaine ecosystems.
A field trip to either a Georgia or Florida coastal ecosystem is usually included
near the end of the semester to solidify understanding of the material.

Lecture topies include:

Introduction to the Ocean Environment
Oceanographic Maps, Charts, and Graphs
Properties of water
Solar Input, Heat Budget and Climate
Atmospheric Circulation, Coriolis Effect, Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions,
   Surface Ocean Circulation, ElNino, Density-Driven Deep Ocean Circulation
Polar Oceanography
Ocean Waves
Tides and Estuaries
Marine Geology:
	Ocean Basin Structure
	Plate Tectonics
	Marine Provinces
	Sediments
	Coastal Processes
	Coastal Environments
	Paleoceanography
Ocean Chemistry:  
	Salts
	Gass
	Nutrients
Special Topics:
	Hydrothermal Vents
	Human Impacts on Coasts
	Global Climate Change
Laboratory Topics Include:
	Introduction to Science Library
	How to Interpret Maps and Charts
	Properties of Water and the Scientific Method
	Climate, Coriolis Effect and Surfact Circulation
	Density and Deep Circulation
	Waves and Tides
	Plate Tectonics
	Fossils
	Erosion and Sediments
	Seawater Chemistry
	ph and Aklalinity
	Chemosynthesis
	Carbon Cycles and Climate Feedbacks

It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the University of Georgia's
policy on academic honesty as published in the booklet
"A Culture of Honesty:  Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty.  Evidence of
academic dishonesty will be turned over to the Office
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs for consideration and possible action. 
The minimum penalty for a student found guilty of academic
dishonesty is a grade of "F" in the course and a note on the student's transcript. 
There have been several recent changes in the academic
honesty policy at UGA.  This information is available on-line at
[http://www.uga.edu/~vpaa].  Click on the UGA Academic Honesty
Policy Statement.