Course

Intro to Oceanography/Lab - ENV-113

Bunker Hill Community College

Credits: 4

Subject Area(s): Environmental Science

Credential(s): Associate's Degree

Description:

This course ingrates the physical, chemical, geological, and biological characteristics of the world's oceans with emphasis on the New England coast and Boston Harbor. Topics include plate tectonics and the evolution of ocean basins, ocean sediments, coastal processes and landforms, physical and chemical properties of sea-water, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, the origins and dynamics of waves and tides, the coastal ocean, marine life, ocean productivity and resources, marine environmental concerns, marine policies, and cutting-edge marine technologies. Laboratory activities and online activities provide hands-on experiences or simulations about real-world oceanographic issues using oceanographic materials and techniques in the laboratory and in the field. This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title: Science and Technology) for all programs. Prerequisite: ENG 095 or RDG 095 or MAT 093