ENV 2170 Introduction To Oceanography

This course is an introduction to the attributes and natural processes of the world’s oceans. topics to be covered include: the origin of the ocean basins, marine sedimentation, properties of seawater, ocean circulation, waves, tides, shallow water processes, aspects of marine ecology, biological productivity, coastal processes, ocean habitats, and their biota. The course will also cover some interdisciplinary components of oceanography, including the El Nino, Global Warming, and The Carbon Cycle. Prerequisite(s): ENV 1150.
Credits: 4.0