Welcome to Marine Science-An Introduction to Oceanography
The ocean is a unique place, and Marine Science represents a special opportunity to learn about the least-explored place on Earth-- less than 5% of it has been explored. It is estimated that one out of every six jobs in the United States is marine-related, and that 75% of Americans will live in coastal areas by 2025.
Marine Science builds on the physical science and life science concepts learned in previous science courses and applies that knowledge to the exploration of the living and nonliving environments of our bays and oceans. This course will focus on various aspects of oceanography: chemistry, plate tectonics, sediments, ocean circulation, waves, tides, and coastal processes, marine biology to including plankton, algae, plants, animals, marine ecosystems, and ecology.
Students will participate in a variety of learning experiences, including laboratory experiments, discussions, possible field trips, projects, independent research, and appropriate use of community resources.
Marine Science builds on the physical science and life science concepts learned in previous science courses and applies that knowledge to the exploration of the living and nonliving environments of our bays and oceans. This course will focus on various aspects of oceanography: chemistry, plate tectonics, sediments, ocean circulation, waves, tides, and coastal processes, marine biology to including plankton, algae, plants, animals, marine ecosystems, and ecology.
Students will participate in a variety of learning experiences, including laboratory experiments, discussions, possible field trips, projects, independent research, and appropriate use of community resources.