ERIC Number: ED265060
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1983
Pages: 29
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Careers in Oceanography.
Hollister, Charles D., Ed.
This booklet was prepared by practicing oceanographers to help college students in their search for professional direction. The booklet: (1) points out some frontiers of current research; (2) describes five major subfields of oceanography (marine geology and geophysics, oceanographic engineering, physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, and biological oceanography); (3) outlines the necessary undergraduate preparation; (4) suggests how to approach graduate work; and (5) discusses career prospects. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Geology, Geophysics, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Physics, Science Careers, Science Education, Scientific Research, Undergraduate Study
American Geophysical Union, 2000 Florida Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20009 (free).
Publication Type: Guides - General; Reference Materials - General
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Students
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Geophysical Union, Washington, DC.
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