ECS 5
Introduction To Oceanography
Introduction to the physics, geology, biology, and chemistry of the ocean. Topics include the origin of ocean basins, currents, tides, waves, hurricanes, biological productivity, sea level rise, and ocean acidification. Emphasis on the ocean’s role in the climate system.
Topics
- the origin of ocean basins
- currents
- tides
- waves
- hurricanes
- biological productivity
- sea level rise
- and ocean acidification
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05