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Introduction to Oceanography

Course #: ENVSCI 226, Class #: 4048, Section #: 01

Description

The world ocean covers approximately 71% of the Earth surface and 99% of its livable volume. This course explains how the ocean works starting from the histories of ocean explorations and early scientific knowledge rot ocean formation, currents and waves, effect of Earth's rotation, coastal and estuarine systems, marine habitats, nutrient-carbon cycle, human impacts and the role of oceans in climate change.

Prerequisites

ENVSCI 120, 121 and 122 or permission of instructor.

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