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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MSCI 4572 - Oceanographic Instrumentation


Credits: 3

Undergraduate introduction to oceanographic instrumentation commonly used aboard oceanographic research vessels, by marine laboratories, and remote sensing platforms. Discusses the physical, chemical, electrical, acoustic and mechanical basis for these instruments’ operation. Presents common practices for shipboard operation and at-sea research data collection.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108 , BIOL 1108L ; MSCI 2010K ; or ENVS 2401 /ENVS 2401L