EARTHSS 53
The Ocean System
Offers an interdisciplinary and quantitative overview of oceanographic concepts, examining geological, chemical, physical, and biological processes and Earth system interactions. Topics include ocean origins, plate tectonics, marine sediments, seawater chemistry, circulation, life, biogeochemical cycles, and climate interactions.
Topics
- ocean origins
- plate tectonics
- marine sediments
- seawater chemistry
- circulation
- life
- biogeochemical cycles
- and climate interactions
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Offers an interdisciplinary and quantitative overview of oceanographic concepts, examining geological, chemical, physical, and biological processes and Earth system interactions. Topics include ocean origins, plate tectonics, marine sediments, seawater chemistry, circulation, life, biogeochemical cycles, and climate interactions.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027