ENSC 345 - Fundamentals of Ocean Science

3 credits

Basic study of ocean water properties, marine sediments, ocean currents, waves and tides, marine ecosystems, ocean and climate change, ocean problems, and policy. For non-majors only. In addition to online instruction, students are required to complete advanced topic reading assignments and a term paper. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 110. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 345L.