Oceanography
Course Information
The worlds oceans are spectacular in their beauty, majestic in their power and domineering in terms of their effects on climate. Oceans are a source of bountiful food and are home to tremendous numbers and varieties of species. It is very important to possess a good understanding of how the oceans work. Our future as a species depends upon the oceans that surround each and every continent. This course examines the oceans from an historical, geographical, geological and biological perspective. The course makes use of an excellent textbook that guides us through the story of the oceans. Each week, the student will explore a different topic. In order, these topics are: history of oceanography, ocean waters, the productivity of the oceans, seafloor sediments, Plankton and Nekton, ocean currents, waves, tides and the Benthos.
Intake S24 SEM
Start Date May 14 / 2024
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
n/a
Computer Software Requirements:
PowerPoint
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
LA-CSCM0063
Host college code:
SL-CSSL19
How to register
You can register in-person or on-line. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENG-1113–not LA-ENG-1113).
Contact
Online Education
Phone : (519)479-2320
Email : online@lambtoncollege.ca
1457 London RdSarnia, ON
N7S 6K4
Phone : (519) 479-2320
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