Introduction to Oceanography
The physics, chemistry, geology and biology of the ocean, and its role in climate and human life.
OCEA-201 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Oceanography
Course content
- 1The ocean planet and how we study itComing
- 2Ocean basins and plate tectonicsComing
- 3Marine sedimentsComing
- 4Properties of seawaterComing
- 5Atmospheric circulation and the oceanComing
- 6Surface currents and gyresComing
- 7Deep circulation and water massesComing
- 8Waves and tidesComing
- 9Coasts and estuariesComing
- 10Life in the ocean: plankton to whalesComing
- 11Marine ecosystems and fisheriesComing
- 12Capstone: the ocean and climate changeComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
The physics, chemistry, geology and biology of the ocean, and its role in climate and human life.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 2.