ESCI 875 (01) - Advanced Topics in Ocean Mapping

Adv Topics in Ocean Mapping

Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 51447
The second of two courses covering the principles and practices of hydrography and ocean mapping. In this course the following topics are covered: Verification and Field QA/QC, Water Levels (Tides); Mapping Standards; Survey Planning, Execution and Reporting; Terrain Analysis; Optical Remote Sensing; Data Presentation; Seafloor Characterization; Electronic Navigational Charts; Hydrography for Nautical Charting, Product Liability and contracts; and the United Nations Common Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). One year each of calculus and physics required.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 872 and (ESCI 874 or OE 874) and MATH 831 May be taken concurrently
Equivalent(s): OE 875

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm CHASE 130
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm CHASE 130