300 NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PROGRAM—1965 
Northeastern University 
Boston, Massachusetts 
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCE: 
Instructional Staff: 
BERNARD C. GORDON, M.S. 
J. ROSSON OVERCASH, Ph.D., Chairman of the Department 
Degrees Offered: 
None; oceanography courses can be taken by majors in 
Courses: 
U7/ RSL co 
L7/ BSA5 
biology, mathematics, physics, and the social 
sciences. 
OCEANOGRAPHY I 
An introduction to the geology of the ocean 
basins and the physical and chemical 
properties of sea water. Special attention 
is given to the development of ocean currents 
and the important effects these currents 
have on the land masses of the world. 
OCEANOGRAPHY IT 
Emphasis is placed on the habitat zones and 
organisms of the sea. Phytoplankton, zooplankton, 
and nekton are discussed. Attention is given 
to the growing economic importance of marine 
resources for the expanding world populations. 
NOTE: In both courses, field trips are taken 
to the Woods Hole Oceanographic 
Institute, Boston Fish Pier, and near- 
by museums. 
For Information Contact: 
B, L. Gordon, Department of Natural Science 
Northeastern University 
Boston 15, Massachusetts 
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