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| Earth Science | Astronomy | Geology | Meteorology | Oceanography | Gen. Info |
Did you know that humans have visited only 1% of the seafloor? The seafloor exhibits a wide variety of landforms including the Mariana Trench – a gash in the ocean floor that is cut deeper below sea level than Mt. Everest is tall!
ES 1130 Introduction to Oceanography*: Learn about Earth’s final frontier! Study ocean basin evolution and physiography, the influence of the world ocean on weather and climate, the dynamics of waves, current, tides, and coasts and sea water chemistry.
- 4 credit hours (3 lecture, 2 lab)
- Prerequisite: Math 0481 with a grade of C or better or a Math Placement Test score placing the student into Math 0482
Other Course Offerings in Oceanography:
- Field Studies Courses
*course meets physical science degree requirements for an Associates Degree