ESCI1060 — Introduction to Oceanography
ESCI 1060 - Introduction to Oceanography ESCI 1060 - Introduction to Oceanography Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This course presents the principles of historical, geological, biological, chemical, and physical oceanography. It explores contemporary problems related to marine pollution, resources, and Maritime Law for students wishing to become more aware of the growing importance of the sea in their lives. MnTC Goals 3 Natural Science, 10 People/Environment describe the origins, formation, and history of the oceans on Earth. 2. describe the physical and geological features of the ocean floor. 3. describe the physical and chemical properties of ocean water. 4. identify modern marine equipment and technology. 5. assess the oceans as sources of mineral resources. 6. describe the biological biomes of the ocean regime. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) 03. 01. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories. 03. 02. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students’ laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty. 03. 04. Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and mak