The ocean and marginal seas shall be described. Also to be described are the topography and structure of the ocean floor, general properties of seawater, and the patterns and causes of circulation in the open sea. The effect of seawater density and deep circulation will be discussed. The nature of waves and the shoreline tides will be described as well as coral reef biodiversity and productivity.
Course Code:
FAS 823
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 800
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Oceanography and Limnology