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:
CM-OCE1000
Host college code:
SL-CSSL19
How to register
You can register through our online registration portal, or by email: Continuing@cambriancollege.ca For more information on how to register and about courses offered at Cambrian College please visit our website at: https://cambriancollege.ca/coned/
Contact
Continuing Education
Phone : (705) 566-8101 ext. 3003
Email : continuing@cambriancollege.ca
1400 Barrydowne RdSudbury, ON
P3A 3V8
Phone : (705) 566-8101 ext. 7373
Fax : (705) 524-7362