Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
ESCI 869 (01) - Marine Geology and Geophysics for Hydrographic Surveyors
Marine Geosci for Hydrography
Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
12
CRN: 56785
CRN: 56785
This course provides an overview of the geology, physiography, and sediments of the ocean basins, continental margins, shelves and coastal zone, formation and distribution of sediments, major substrate types, and gravity and magnetic fields. It introduces the main marine geophysical techniques (seismics, gravity, magnetics) and describes their methodology and derived information content. The course is designed to meet the marine geology and geophysics requirement for the Category A FIG/IHO/ICA Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/25/2022 | 5/9/2022 | TR | 9:40am - 11:00am | CHASE 130 |