Catalog Description:
This course explores the major processes and
features of the world's oceans. Topics include the
origin and history of the ocean basins, atmospheric
circulation and weather, ocean circulation, and the
dynamics of waves, tides, and coastlines. The
course also reviews marine life (including
plankton, nekton, benthos, and marine mammals),
explores the oceans as a resource for people, and
considers human impacts on marine environments.
Prerequisites:
(None)
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