Earth Systems Science: The Ocean
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Overview
Subject area
ESE
Catalog Number
13
Course Title
Earth Systems Science: The Ocean
Department(s)
Description
This course presents the scientific method in oceanography and basic concepts of ocean studies. The topics covered include the ocean in the earth system, properties of ocean water, ocean currents, the dynamic coast and the ocean and climate change. In the lab students are introduced to the dynamic ocean by working with current (Internet) and archived oceanographic data coordinated with learning investigations keyed to current ocean activities and products. The course examines the world ocean with an Earth system perspective.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Name
Recitation
Hours
1
Requisites
011515