MAR 350 Marine Geology

A study of the geology of the ocean basins, with special emphasis on the continental shelves, their sediments, and the sedimentary processes at work there (emphasis on the Northeast Gulf of Mexico). Students will be introduced to thefollowing skills: technical writing, conduction of a research project, working as a team member, data management, concepts of marine geology, critical thinking, and principles of science (hypothesis testing). Prerequisite(s): ES 101 recommended. Credit, four hours.