Overview
Description
Overview of geological, chemical, physical, and biographical oceanography covering how the oceans work and how they influence our lives.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- explain the interaction of global geological processes, ocean, and atmospheric circulation.
- analyze the processes and scientific data involving climate and sea level change.
- evaluate ecological principles controlling life in the marine environment.
- determine how ocean processes have impacted climate and biodiversity of life through the history of Earth.
- compare how international policies influence ocean resources, cultural heritage, and environmental justice of indigenous populations.
- conduct in-depth historical or original research projects in this subject utilizing library resources, peer-reviewed journals, and annotated bibliographies summarizing their advanced knowledge.