ATOC 555. Field Course 1.
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ATOC 555
Field Course 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Observing weather, climate and environmental chemistry in tropical Barbados. Emphasis on experiential learning. Field observations typically cover measurements of sea surface temperature, meteorological variables, and environmental chemical characteristics.
- Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor required.
- Restriction(s): Open only to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Science or Engineering.
- This field course will be held at the Bellairs Institute in Barbados. Students pay for their own tuition and airfare. The course $2722.27 fee will cover 2 weeks of accommodation (double occupancy), food, transportation in Barbados, and lab supplies. The trip's duration is 15 days and 14 nights in May. For information about the course fee, students should contact the department administration (admin.aos@mcgill.ca).
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