BIOS 032
(EES 032) Oceanography
An introduction to the structure, composition, and processes of the earth from a marine perspective. Topics include earth structure, plate tectonics, continental margins, coastal processes, seawater chemistry, ocean circulation, wave dynamics, primary productivity, plankton and plants, marine organisms and communities. May be combined with EES 022 or EES 004 for 4 credits. Attribute/Distribution: NS, NW
Topics
- earth structure
- plate tectonics
- continental margins
- coastal processes
- seawater chemistry
- ocean circulation
- wave dynamics
- primary productivity
- plankton and plants
- marine organisms and communities
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027