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Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Oceanography

  • Course #4250
  • 1 Credit/Science
  • 36 Weeks
  • Prerequisite: Earth Science I or Environmental Science

Description

  • Utilize science and engineering practices
  • Investigate contemporary issues of global warming, resources management, pollution and the interrelationship between the ocean environment and the human population
  • Topics include history of oceanography, plate tectonics, ocean chemistry and physics, weather and climate, waves, tides, currents, marine ecosystems and life