OCN 471 - Oceanographic Cruise Techniques

Data collection and sampling techniques on a research vessel. Introduction to equipment methods and techniques used in oceanography including CTD casts, sidescan sonar operation and data analysis, and sediment coring via participation in two half-day cruises led by UNCW oceanography faculty members.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite Courses: OCN 350 or OCN 390
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor.
Course Repeatablility: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1

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