Marine geology/Oceanology 1300-WGMRW-GE
1. Introduction to course. The main geological principles involved with Earth's and Ocean’s formation.
2. Outline history of ocean science and modern explorations.
3. Plate tectonics, plate boundaries seafloor influences. History of Earth's oceans.
4. Water, structure and unique psychical properties.
5. The chemistry of the ocean water.
6. Shorelines and saflor topography.
7. Ocean sediments.
8. Global wind system, wind-driven surface currents, El Niño, La Niña.
9. Tides, currents, waves: origins, types and characteristics.
10. Dynamic processes in ocean zones.
11. Marine Ecology- life habitats, populations, and interactions among organisms and the biotic and abiotic environments.
12. Hazards and risks in the marine environments.
13. Coral reefs ecosystems.
14. Baltic Sea, unique environment of shallow epicratonic sea.
15. Polar seas, physical and biotic characteristics.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Course will provide the student with a broad, well-balanced background and a general, conceptual understanding of Marine Geology. The students will be familiarized with fundamental concepts and how they relate Marine Geology to Oceanography and other sub-disciplines of Natural Sciences.
Assessment criteria
Grades will be based on information gained from discussions and upon class paricipation and class individual presenation.
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