ESE 13 — Earth Sys Science: Ocean
This course presents the scientific method in oceanography and basic concepts of ocean studies. The topics covered include the ocean in the earth system, properties of ocean water, ocean currents, the dynamic coast and the ocean and climate change. In the lab students are introduced to the dynamic ocean by working with current (Internet) and archived oceanographic data coordinated with learning investigations keyed to current ocean activities and products. The course examines the world ocean with an Earth system perspective.