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Introduction To The Oceans (ENV-205)

Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0125-205-001
Instructor:	Megan Ladds
Days:	Tuesday Thursday 9:25 am - 10:40 am
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - Science Building 023
Credits:	3
Status:	This Course is Filled to Capacity
Notes:	Cross-Listed With Eas (0112) 205 001
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Description:	Students will be introduced to the principles of ocean science and anthropogenic impacts on the ocean. Topics to be investigated will include: ocean formation and destruction, ocean circulation, how waves are formed, life in the oceans, hydrothermal vents, coral reefs, marine pollution, and climate change. (Learning Goals:CO;Distribution Reqs:Natural Sciences)
Learning Goals:	Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Comprehend the interactions between the geology, physics, chemistry, and biology of theoceans that define the science of oceanography, through lectures, exams, presentations,and class discussions Analyze environmental issues linked to the sea, through lectures, class discussions andpresentations Assess the impacts of humans on oceanographic processes through lectures,presentations, and class discussions Appreciate Long Island’s marine environment through lectures, class discussions, and afield trip assignment *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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