GEOL 2104

An introduction to the processes that control Earth's oceans and climate system. This course will cover geological, chemical, physical, biological, and societal topics, reflecting the diversity of subdisciplines in the ocean sciences. Students will also learn the role the oceans play in Earth's global climate system and how both the oceans and climate are changing. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance of the oceans to humans through both a western and indigenous lens. Topics covered include the origin of ocean basins, marine sediments, coasts, tides, waves, currents, seawater chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, marine life, atmospheric circulation, climate, marine pollution, climate change, ocean resources, and more.