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GEL 150B
Geological Oceanography
Introduction to the origin and geologic evolution of ocean basins. Composition and structure of oceanic crust; marine volcanism; and deposition of marine sediments. Interpretation of geologic history of the ocean floor in terms of sea-floor spreading theory. (Same course as ESP 150B.)
Units: 3.0
Hours: Lecture—3 hour(s).
Prerequisites:
ESP 116N - Oceanography
or
GEL 116N - Oceanography
and
GEL 050 - Physical Geology