Course Code

OCE1001

Course Title

INTRODUCTORY OCEANOGRAPHY

Effective Term

20251

Writing Credit

International/Intercultural

Elective Flag

Yes

GELO Mapping

CLO 1: 1.0 Students will use critical thinking to recognize the rigorous standards of scientific theories. Clearly communicate in writing, meaningful information derived from course related reading assignments, lectures and lecture demonstrations, and any other methods used to convey subject information (maps, charts, drawings, pictures, paintings, internet sources, graphs, databases, etc.) to meet the required course outcomes benchmarks outlined in Units 2 through 6 of this course outline.

CLO 3: 3.0 Students will recognize the different time scales associated with different ocean processes. Demonstrate basic knowledge and comprehension of the geologic principles. that have contributed to the formation and evolution of Earth's oceans , ocean basins, seawater characteristics, atmosphere, and climate.
CLO 4: 4.0 Students will apply their understanding of oceanographic principles to various marine issues: demonstrate basic knowledge and comprehension of the processes that govern the physics of the ocean and atmosphere.
CLO 5: 5.0 Students will apply their understanding of oceanographic principles to various marine issues: demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes that govern the chemistry of the ocean.
CLO 6: 6.0 Students will describe interactions between humans and the ocean realm. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes that control the distribution and abundance of life in the ocean.

CLO 4: 4.0 Students will apply their understanding of oceanographic principles to various marine issues: demonstrate basic knowledge and comprehension of the processes that govern the physics of the ocean and atmosphere.
CLO 5: 5.0 Students will apply their understanding of oceanographic principles to various marine issues: demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes that govern the chemistry of the ocean.
CLO 6: 6.0 Students will describe interactions between humans and the ocean realm. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes that control the distribution and abundance of life in the ocean.

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