Elements of Oceanography

Catalog description

This course explores the geological processes that created the ocean basins, chemistry of sea water, physical motions of the oceans, and the interrelationships of biological communities with their physical environments. Oceanographers and related scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups are featured throughout this course. Environmental issues and environmental justice movements associated with the world's oceans fundamentally inform this course. Geospatial analysis of world oceans, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, is an integral component of this course. It is recommended that transfer students also enroll in the companion OCEAN 111, Elements of Oceanography Laboratory.