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137 courses with the subject OEAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

OEAS 106NIntroductory Oceanography8

& OEAS 108N and Understanding Global Climate Change

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 8
Credits (max): 8
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 108NUnderstanding Global Climate Change ()4

What is the science behind global climate change? How reliable are forecasts of future global warming? This course examines these questions to evaluate the likelihood and potential severity of anthropogenic climate change in the coming centuries. It includes an overview of the physics of the greenhouse effect, an overview of the global carbon cycle and its role as a global thermostat; an examination of predictions and reliability of model forecasts of future climate change; and examination of local impacts of global climate change (e.g., sea level rise in the Tidewater area). e

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 110NEarth Science4

. or OEAS 111N Physical Geology

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 111NPhysical Geology16

ies Oral Communication 3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 16
Credits (max): 16
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 112NHistorical Geology ()4

The evolution of the continents, ocean basins, mountain chains, and the major life forms throughout Earth's history are studied chronologically and are related to the physical and biological changes that have caused them.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 110N or OEAS 111N

OEAS 126NHonors: Introductory Oceanography8

& OEAS 108N and Understanding Global Climate Change

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 8
Credits (max): 8
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 130GResearch Skills and Information Literacy for3

the Natural Sciences

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 195Topics ()1-4

Special topics in physical, geological, chemical or biological oceanography. s

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 197Undergraduate Research Experience in Ocean and Earth

Sciences (0 Credit Hours) Student participation in a supervised, undergraduate research experience for which credit will not apply to the degree. Experience must be related to the student's major, minor or career area of interest.

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

OEAS 220TIntroduction to Meteorology3

(Meets Impact of Technology) Philosophy and Ethics 3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 250NNatural Hazards and Disasters3

Elective 3 3 Credit Hours 16 3 Junior 3 First Semester

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 295Special Topics ()3

An investigation of a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor

OEAS 300/400-level elective3

Human Behavior 3 Elective or Language and Culture if required 3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 302Environmental Geology ()3

Geologic resources and processes that limit human activities and pose significant hazards. Does not satisfy OEAS major degree or minor requirements.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Junior standing and an 8-hour sequence in a General

OEAS 303Paleontology ()3

This course introduces the concepts of paleontology, focusing on the relationship between the evolution of life (particularly invertebrates) and the development of Earth. Field work will also include studies in paleoecology and sedimentary facies. Two field trips are recommended.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 111N and OEAS 112N

OEAS 306Oceanography3

300/400-level Marine Biology Elective 3 Interpreting the Past 3 Impact of Technology 3 3 Elective or Language and Culture II (May be waived, see 0-3 requirement details)

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 307Research Experience in Oceanography ()3

In this course-based undergraduate research experience, students perform field and laboratory experiments designed to complement topics presented in the Oceanography lecture course, OEAS 306. Students taking OEAS 306 are strongly encouraged to take this laboratory class concurrently with

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 310Global Earth Systems ()4

Core course for ocean and earth sciences majors that examines the processes linking the Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere into an interactive system. CHEM 121N, CHEM 122N, MATH 205 or MATH 211, and OEAS 111N, all with a grade of C or better

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL 121N or BIOL 136N, BIOL 122N or BIOL 137N,

OEAS 315Minerals and Rocks ()4

The course introduces the main igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their mineral composition. Laboratory exercises include mineral identification by physical and microscopic optical properties, the identification of rocks in hand samples, and basic training with the Brunton compass. Field work includes training in introductary facies analysis, and the analysis of sedimentary rock structures, unconformities, volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic rock units, clastics and carbonates.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 111N, OEAS 112N, CHEM 121N, and CHEM 122N

OEAS 320Sedimentology and4

or BIOL 291 Stratigraphy or Ecology

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 344WGeomorphology ()3

Geologic processes that shape the earth's surface. Laboratory studies involve interpretation of topographic maps, soil maps, and aerial photographs. Field trip required. This is a writing intensive course. ENGL 231C with a grade of C or better; or permission of instructor

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 320 AND either ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or

OEAS 350Where Rivers Meet the Sea: Ecology and Climate (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 367Cooperative Education ()1-3

Available for pass/fail grading only. Student participation for credit based on the academic relevance of the work experience, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department and the Career Management program prior to the semester in which the experience is to take place.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: junior standing and permission of the department

OEAS 368Internship in Ocean and Earth Sciences ()1-3

Available for pass/fail grading only. Students gain on the job work experience related to their undergraduate curriculum. point average

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: junior standing, permission of department and a 3.00 grade

OEAS 369Practicum ()1-3

Field experience in ocean, earth and atmospheric sciences. (qualifies as a

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 395Special Topics ()1-4

Lectures, field and laboratory studies. An investigation of a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

OEAS 402/502 Field Experiences in Oceanography for Teachers (3

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 403W/503 Aquatic Pollution ()3

This course will present basic ecological principles relevant to water pollution and ecotoxicology. Topics will include runoff, eutrophication, water and sewage treatment, industrial waste, oil pollution, pesticides, and plastics in the sea. Case studies provide focal points for consideration of issues in making decisions and setting policy. This is a writing intensive course. Pre- or ENGL 231C

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in ENGL 211C, ENGL 221C, or
Corequisite: a grade of C or better in OEAS 306

OEAS 405/505 Physical Oceanography ()3

Physics of the ocean: properties of seawater and their distribution; water mass formation; mass and energy flows; waves; tides; models; estuarine and coastal processes. An elective for science and engineering majors. semesters of hydraulics Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 950

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 211 and either PHYS 232N or two

OEAS 406Matlab1

8 OEAS 451W Data Collection and Analysis in 4

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 410/510 Chemical Oceanography ()3

Chemical composition of the ocean and the chemical, biological, geological and physical processes controlling it. OEAS 306 or consent of instructor

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 121N-CHEM 122N and CHEM 123N-CHEM 124N,

OEAS 412/512 Global Environmental Change ()3

An examination of the development of the earth as a habitable planet, from its origin to human impacts on global biogeochemical cycles on land, and in the oceans and atmosphere.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 306 and OEAS 310

OEAS 413/513 Environmental Geochemistry ()3

This course examines geochemical processes at and near the Earth’s surface, focusing on the concentration, speciation and reactivity of elements in soils, waters, sediments and the atmosphere. The course examines both the thermodynamic and kinetic controls on these processes, and the role of biology as a mediator (or facilitator) of these processes. Anthropogenic impacts on natural geochemical processes are also examined. OEAS 111N and OEAS 310

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 121N-CHEM 122N and CHEM 123N-CHEM 124N,

OEAS 415/515 Waves and Tides ()3

Causes, nature, measurement and analysis of water waves and tides. Mathematical and graphical application to wave and tide problems. the instructor

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 212 and PHYS 232N or permission of

OEAS 416Electronics and Oceanographic

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 418/518 Limnology: Biogeochemistry of Lakes (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 419/519 Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 420Hydrogeology3

Select six to seven credits from the following: 6-7

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 425Marine Geology3

4 or OEAS 410 or Chemical Oceanography 3 Upper-Division General Education Course (Option D) 3 Human Behavior 3 Non-OEAS science elective 3 Total Credit Hours 120-121 14 BA or BS to MBA (Master of Business

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 426/526 Concepts in Oceanography for Teachers (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 430/530 Introduction to Geophysics ()3

Introduction to the physics of the earth, including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes and seismology, gravity, the Earth's magnetic field, geophysical remote sensing, and mantle convection. PHYS 231N-PHYS 232N

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 111N, MATH 211, and PHYS 111N-PHYS 112N or

OEAS 434/534 Geodynamics ()3

A qualitative and quantitative description of physical processes in the Earth and environmental sciences. Topics include stress and strain, plate elasticity and flexure, heat flow, fluid mechanics, material rheology, and groundwater flow. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of Earth dynamics using real-world examples, including numerical exercises.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 111N, MATH 211, MATH 212, and PHYS 231N
Corequisite: PHYS 232N

OEAS 435Introduction to Ocean Modeling and Prediction (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 440Biological Oceanography3-4

or OEAS 405 or Physical Oceanography

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 441Ocean and Earth Sciences Field Study I ()3

Interdisciplinary investigation of selected sites in Southeast Virginia that includes field sampling, sample analyses, data interpretation and integration, and group report preparation and presentations. Focuses on development of research questions and site selection, field sampling, sample analyses and interpretation. Oral presentations of results will be made by each student. BIOL 123N or OEAS 303; PHYS 112N or PHYS 232N; MATH 212; STAT 310; all prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C or better

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 306 and OEAS 310; CHEM 123N and CHEM 124N,

OEAS 442WOcean and Earth Sciences Field Study II (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 444Communicating Ocean Science to Informal3

Audiences (meets Oral Communication)

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 445Communicating Ocean Science to Informal Audiences (3

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 451WData Collection and Analysis

in Oceanography (C or better required to meet University

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 452Microbial Ecology of the Oceans ()3

Marine microbes thrive in all oceanic habitats including what would be considered extreme environmental conditions. This course studies the role that these microbes play in biogeochemical cycling and food web dynamics in the oceans (the microbial loop). Throughout the course, students will learn about different microbial functional groups and the processes they mediate in marine systems, which include virtually all geochemical reactions occurring in the oceans. Students will learn through lectures, readings written by experts in the field, and class discussions.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 306 or OEAS 310 or permission of the instructor

OEAS 453W/553 Marine Molecular Ecology ()4

This course will explore the ecology of marine organisms using molecular techniques and data. Molecular ecology covers a wide variety of sub- disciplines, including genetics, physiology, ecology, and evolution. The course will explore basic theory in population genetics, ecology, and evolution and cover nucleic acid techniques and their applications. This is a writing intensive course. BIOL 331 or OEAS 306

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL 291 or BIOL 292 or BIOL 293 or BIOL 294 or

OEAS 466W/566 Introduction to Mitigation and Adaptation Studies (3

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 467/567 Sustainability Leadership ()3

In this class, students will discover what makes a leader for sustainability. They will consider a range of global and local crises from a leadership point of view in the context of sustainability science, which addresses the development of communities in a rapidly changing social, economic, and environmental system-of-systems environment. The course will be based on taking a problem-motivated and solution-focused approach to the challenges considered. The course includes a service learning project focusing on a leadership experience in solving a real-world environmental problem.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL 466W or OEAS 466W or IDS 466W

OEAS 468WResearch Methods in Math and Sciences3

Total Credit Hours 26 Secondary Earth Science Education Major

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 470/570 Proxy Reconstruction of Late Cenozoic Climate

Calibrations and Applications (3 Credit Hours) This course will examine recent developments in paleo-proxy calibration and their application in reconstructing Late Cenozoic climate history. Students will read several papers covering the theoretical basis and empirical evidence supporting some of the most common proxies used in paleoclimatology/ paleoceanography each week. Each week will begin with a lecture on the topic, followed by an in-depth discussion. Students will be required to present one of the weekly topics and lead the class discussion. CHEM 124N

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 121N, CHEM 122N, CHEM 123N and

OEAS 487Honors Research in Ocean and Earth1-3

4 Sciences

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 490Paleoceanography4

Total Credit Hours 105-113 * For these upper-division courses please pay careful attention to prerequisites that may not necessarily also be required courses in the major. Up to 4 credits of 200-level courses may be used to satisfy this upper- division requirement. Up to six credit hours of electives from departments outside of Ocean and Earth Sciences can be used to satisfy this requirement (see the Chief Departmental Advisor for the list of these approved electives). At least one writing-intensive "W" course must be taken within the major. 39 6 Elective Credit Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum requirement of 120 3 Honors Program in Ocean and Earth

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 495/595 Special Topics ()1-4

Lectures, field and laboratory studies. An investigation of a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: junior standing and permission of the instructor

OEAS 497Special Problems and Research1-3

3 Degree Program Guide The Degree Program Guide is a suggested curriculum to complete this 3 degree program in four years. It is just one of several plans that will work 9 and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly 3 encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic 26 advisor. Additional information can also be found in Degree Works. Course Title Credit Hours

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 502Field Experiences in Oceanography for Teachers (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 503Aquatic Pollution ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 505Physical Oceanography ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 211 and either PHYS 232N or two

OEAS 506Matlab ()1

This course is designed to introduce students to Matlab programming and to develop skills utilizing this program for data analysis.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor

OEAS 510Chemical Oceanography ()3

Chemical composition of the ocean and the chemical, biological, geological and physical processes controlling it.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 512Global Environmental Change ()3

An examination of the development of the earth as a habitable planet, from its origin to human impacts on global biogeochemical cycles on land, and in the oceans and atmosphere.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 513Environmental Geochemistry ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 515Waves and Tides ()3

Causes, nature, measurement and analysis of water waves and tides. Mathematical and graphical application to wave and tide problems. the instructor

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 212 and PHYS 232N or permission of

OEAS 516Electronics and Oceanographic Instrumentation (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 518Limnology: Biogeochemistry of Lakes ()3

Chemical cycling in lakes and reservoirs, and interactions with biological and physical processes; quantitative modeling of lake geochemistry.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 519Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments ()3

The course integrates remotely sensed and field techniques for scientific investigation and practical management of coastal environmental systems. Spatial modeling of coastal processes and management tools using geographic information system (GIS). instructor

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: GEOG 300, GEOG 402 or GEOG 502, or permission of

OEAS 520Hydrogeology ()3

Topics covered will include the occurrence and movement of surface and subsurface water, the nature and distribution of permeable rocks and strata, field techniques used in ground-water studies, and the flow of ground-water to wells.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 526Concepts in Oceanography for Teachers ()3

This web-based course will provide a practical introduction to oceanography for earth science teachers. It is particularly aimed at current science teachers attempting to become certified in earth science education. Topics will include discussions of geological, biological, physical and chemical oceanography. Not available for credit for OES majors and minors.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 530Introduction to Geophysics ()3

Introduction to the physics of the earth, including plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes and seismology, gravity, the earth's magnetic field, geophysical remote sensing, and mantle convection.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 534Geodynamics ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 211, MATH 212, PHYS 231N, and PHYS 232N or

OEAS 540Biological Oceanography ()4

Marine organisms and their relationship to physical and chemical processes in the ocean. Laboratory study of local marine organisms, marine ecosystem and sampling techniques. Includes identification, data analysis and field trips.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 551Data Collection and Analysis in Oceanography (4

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 553Marine Molecular Ecology ()4

This course will explore the ecology of marine organisms using molecular techniques and data. Molecular ecology covers a wide variety of sub- disciplines, including genetics, physiology, ecology, and evolution. The course will explore basic theory in population genetics, ecology, and evolution and cover nucleic acid techniques and their applications. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 590

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 566Introduction to Mitigation and Adaptation (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 567Sustainability Leadership ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: BIOL 566 or OEAS 566

OEAS 570Proxy Reconstruction of Late Cenozoic Climate

Calibrations and Applications (3 Credit Hours) This course will examine recent developments in paleo-proxy calibration and their application in reconstructing Late Cenozoic climate history. Students will read several papers covering the theoretical basis and empirical evidence supporting some of the most common proxies used in paleoclimatology/ paleoceanography each week. Each week will begin with a lecture on the topic, followed by an in-depth discussion. Students will be required to present two of the weekly topics and lead the class discussion.

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 595Special Topics ()1-4

Lectures, field and laboratory studies. An investigation of a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

OEAS 603Geobiology ()3

Geobiology and the associated field of biosedimentology reflect the interdisciplinary approach to environmental problems, questions related to Earth history, and the exploration of extraterrestrial worlds. The course elaborates our understanding of geobiology and biosedimentology by conducting a study on benthic cyanobacteria and their influences on sedimentary processes in marine environments. Study area is Fisherman’s Island, located close to Norfolk, VA. The course includes aspects of astrobiology (the “sister of geobiology”), and discusses the evolution of life on Earth.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 604Introduction to Physical Oceanography ()3

Introduction to descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography. Properties of sea water; distribution of temperature, salinity and density; water, salt, and heat budgets; techniques for describing the ocean; circulation and water masses of the world's oceans and coastal waters.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 605Introduction to Ocean Modeling and Prediction (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 606Experimental Procedures in Physical Oceanography (3

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 607Introduction to Python for Data Analysis ()1

The goal of this class is to introduce students to the Python programming language, and to equip them with basic coding, data management and version control skills that will allow them to get more research done in less time and with less pain (computationally-speaking). 591 OEAS - Ocean and Earth Sciences

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 610Advanced Chemical Oceanography3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 611Chemical Oceanography Laboratory ()3

Basic analytical chemistry of seawater; field work in chemical oceanography.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 613Geochemistry of Marine Sediments ()3

An introduction to the geochemistry of marine sediments, with an emphasis on nutrient (C,N,P,S) and trace element cycling in marine sediments.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 610 and OEAS 612

OEAS 614Estuarine and Coastal Biogeochemical Cycles (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 620Advanced Geological Sciences ()3

Survey of marine and terrestrial geology and geophysics; plate tectonics and basin formation; marine sediments and sediment dynamics; marine depositional environments and depositional systems; marine stratigraphy dynamics and the formation of marine basins.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 622Wetland & Coastal Hydrogeology ()3

Techniques used to calculate components of water budgets and groundwater fluxes in coastal systems, including wetlands, tidal rivers, estuaries, and shelf waters. Hydrologic criteria used to delineate wetlands. Many lab exercises will require field work in local wetlands and coastal systems.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 625Marine Sedimentary Environments ()3

Attributes of marine sediments; main sedimentary facies zones in marine and coastal environments (deep sea, shelf, tidal flats, lagoons, barrier islands); modern depositional systems versus ancient depositional systems; reefs (brachiopoda, corals, sponges, foraminifers, etc); traces and trace fossils.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 620

OEAS 630Dynamical Oceanography I ()3

Dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids, geostrophic adjustment, potential vorticity, Ekman layers, gravity waves, and large scale ocean circulation.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 604

OEAS 640Advanced Biological Oceanography4

Total Credit Hours 13

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 651Introduction to Physics of Estuaries ()3

This course considers the physical oceanography of estuaries. In particular, it explores how circulation and mixing in estuaries are influenced by atmospheric forcing, tidal forcing, coastal influences and bathymetric variability. Topics to be treated include classification of estuaries, typical steady dynamical balances, transport of salt and other quantities, mixing, and time-space scales of variability.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 604

OEAS 658Participatory and Agent-Based Modeling, Simulation, and

Visualization (3 Credit Hours) Many societal challenges are “wicked problems,” i.e., social or cultural problems that are difficult or impossible to solve. The class will introduce the students to the theory of wicked problems, engage them in transdisciplinary approaches to address such problems using collaborative strategies such as participatory modeling combined with conceptual and agent-based models. Scenario-based simulations and visualizations will be used to explore possible futures and to create foresight related to wicked problems.

Subject: OEAS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 566/BIOL 566 or permission of the instructors

OEAS 667Cooperative Education ()1-3

Available for pass/fail grading only. May be repeated for credit. Student participation for credit based on the academic relevance of the work experience, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place. be provided by the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office in the semester prior to enrollment

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Approval by department is required; Additional support may

OEAS 669Internship in Oceanography ()1-3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: permission of the department

OEAS 695Special Topics in Oceanography ()1-3

An advanced investigation in a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography under the direction of the faculty of the Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 696Selected Topics ()1-3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

OEAS 698Research ()1-9

Any semester; hours to be arranged; variable credit. 1-9 credits per semester M.S.-level research.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 699Thesis ()1-9

Any semester; hours to be arranged; variable credit. 1-9 credits per semester M.S.-level work primarily devoted to the writing of the thesis.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 701Scientific Computing for Environmental Sciences (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 704Time Series in Oceanography ()3

A study of the basic techniques used to model and analyze time series of oceanographic data. These include temporal spatial and frequency/wave number domain techniques.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: calculus

OEAS 705Advanced Environmental Data Science ()3

This is an advanced computational analysis course designed to introduce students to data management and analysis methods commonly used in data science applications. The data analysis portion of the course will be primarily based on machine learning methods. The course will also give an overview of a selection of scientific databases which host freely available oceanographic data and output from numerical model simulations. This course is not discipline specific and will be useful for any students who want to work with data efficiently and gain experience in data management, proper techniques in developing analytical pipelines and applying machine learning to their research.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

OEAS 708Simulation Techniques for Ocean Circulation (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 711Regional Oceanography ()3

The regional oceanography of the major ocean basins, marginal seas, and coastal oceans. Seasonal and interannual variability. Heat and salt cycles.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 604

OEAS 730Dynamical Oceanography II ()3

Dynamics of rotating stratified fluids. Inertial waves, equatorial dynamics, coastal dynamics, dynamic instability.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 733Marine Microbiology ()3

The course covers the distribution, abundance, and biogeochemical activities of microorganisms in the oceans, with emphasis on prokaryotic microbes and viruses. Symbioses with higher organisms, and applied aspects of marine microbiology, including biofouling and corrosion, invasive species, and marine biotechnology are also addressed.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 735Paleoclimatology ()3

This course focuses on the causes (forcings) of climate change; natural response time of the climate system; interactions and feedbacks; and the geologic record in climate change.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 741Fisheries Population Dynamics ()4

An introduction to the major questions in the management of marine fisheries: abundance, estimation, distribution, recruitment and optimum yield. Topics are presented within the context of fisheries management, marine productivity and population ecology, all of which shape the direction . of the primary literature.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 755Mathematical Modeling of Marine Ecosystems (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 764Coastal Sedimentology ()3

Sedimentary processes in different coastal zones will be described: e carbonate, evaporitic, and clastic depositional systems. We will conduct a small research project along the coast of Virginia. Field trip required.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 765Marine Biogeochemistry ()3

This class will focus on biologically mediated elemental cycling in aquatic systems. Assimilatory and dissimilatory biological processes involving auto- and heterotrophic organisms frequently mediate elemental cycling of these elements. Inorganic compounds and dissolved and particulate organic material will be discussed in terms of their biological reactivity and turnover times in aquatic systems and their contribution to elemental cycling on a variety of temporal and spatial scales. Also included is the issue of how community structure and function alter biogeochemical cycles.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 770Aquatic Photosynthesis ()4

This course examines the physics, chemistry, biology and ecology of photosynthesis by aquatic organisms. Topics include light harvesting, energy transfer, carbon metabolism and biosynthesis and their ecological consequences.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 772Aquatic Optics ()4

The course covers the physics of light transmission through the aquatic medium as affected by scattering and absorption, the optical properties of seawater, suspended particles of living cells, underwater vision and ocean color.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 791Seminar ()1

Techniques for presenting scientific data at professional meetings and seminars. Practical experience and feedback from discussions with visiting speakers.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 795Advanced Topics in Oceanography ()1-4

An advanced investigation of a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography under the direction of the faculty of the Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 592

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 801Scientific Computing for Environmental Sciences (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 804Time Series in Oceanography ()3

A study of the basic techniques used to model and analyze time series of oceanographic data. These include temporal spatial and frequency/wave number domain techniques.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: calculus

OEAS 805Advanced Environmental Data Science ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

OEAS 808Simulation Techniques for Ocean Circulation (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 811Regional Oceanography ()3

The regional oceanography of the major ocean basins, marginal seas, and coastal oceans. Seasonal and interannual variability. Heat and salt cycles.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: OEAS 604

OEAS 830Dynamical Oceanography II ()3

Dynamics of rotating stratified fluids. Inertial waves, equatorial dynamics, coastal dynamics, dynamic instability.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 833Marine Microbiology ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 840Plankton Dynamics ()3

This course emphasizes the ecology of heterotrophic plankton from bacteria to protists, from metazoan invertebrate plankton to fish larvae. Students will explore the role of plankton groups and species in the context of pelagic ecosystems. Planktonic processes are not only relevant for the ocean ecosystem but also for fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and human health, and global climate. The course consists of lectures, discussion groups on selected reading material, and laboratory demonstrations.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 841Fisheries Population Dynamics ()4

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 855Mathematical Modeling of Marine Ecosystems (3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 864Coastal Sedimentology ()3

Sedimentary processes in different coastal zones will be described: carbonate, evaporitic, and clastic depositional systems. We will conduct a small research project along the coast of Virginia. Field trip required.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 865Marine Biogeochemistry ()3

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 870Aquatic Photosynthesis ()4

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 872Aquatic Optics ()4

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 891Seminar ()1

Techniques for presenting scientific data at professional meetings and seminars. Practical experience and feedback from discussions with visiting speakers.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 895Advanced Topics in Oceanography ()1-4

An advanced investigation of a selected problem in physical, geological, chemical, or biological oceanography under the direction of the faculty of the Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 898Doctoral Research ()1-9

Any semester; hours to be arranged; variable credit, 1-9 credits per semester. Ph.D.-level research.

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

OEAS 899Dissertation ()1-9

Any semester; hours to be arranged; variable credit, 1-9 credits per semester.Ph.D.-level work primarily devoted to the writing of the dissertation. OPMT - Operations Management

Subject: OEAS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

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