Earth Systems Science: The Ocean

Download as PDF

Overview

Subject area

ESE

Catalog Number

13

Course Title

Earth Systems Science: The Ocean

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

Course Schedule