This course introduces students to the major topic areas of Oceanography. This course describes the role of the oceans on our earth, why they are important to us, and what influence the oceans have on the history of civilization. Oceanography deals with geography a biological oceanography and covers such topics as the geology and geography of ocean basis, physical properties of sea water, marine chemistry, marine biology, salinity and density circulation in the oceans, waves, tides, and oceanographic instruments, tolls, and methods. The course is designed to be an in-depth treatment of oceanography concepts.
Schools
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Prerequisites
Earth Science and one additional laboratory science