Oceanography

In this introductory laboratory course, students construct an applied knowledge of the characteristics of aquatic systems. Students study ocean structure and marine ecology through hands-on exploration of coastal waters, open ocean waters, deep ocean waters, coral reefs, kelp forests, deep ocean vents, and tide pools. With guided practice of the scientific model and household instruments, the students conduct a field study of a local aquatic structure for the final project.
Scope and Sequence