Course Design for Oceanography
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Introduction to Oceanography
Definition and Scope of Oceanography
History of Oceanography
Branches of Oceanography: Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical
Physical Oceanography
Ocean Circulation: Currents, Gyres, Upwelling, Thermohaline Circulation
Waves and Tides: Types, Formation, Effects
Ocean-atmosphere Interaction: Climate, Weather, El Niño-Southern Oscillation
Chemical Oceanography
Composition of Seawater: Salinity, Dissolved Gases, Nutrients
Biogeochemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
Ocean Acidification: Causes, Consequences, Mitigation
Biological Oceanography
Marine Ecology: Habitats, Biodiversity, Trophic Structure
Marine Food Webs: Primary Production, Consumers, Decomposers
Marine Conservation: Threats, Conservation Strategies, Marine Protected Areas
Geological Oceanography
Seafloor Topography: Continental Margins, Ocean Basins, Mid-Ocean Ridges
Sedimentology: Types of Marine Sediments, Depositional Environments
Plate Tectonics and Seafloor Spreading
Oceanographic Techniques
Remote Sensing: Satellite Observations, Sonar, ROVs
Sampling and Data Collection: CTD Profilers, Water Sampling, Core Sampling
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Oceanography and Society
Role of Oceans in Climate Regulation and Weather Patterns
Ocean Resources: Fisheries, Minerals, Energy
Human Impacts on Oceans: Pollution, Overfishing, Climate Change
Future Directions in Oceanography
Emerging Technologies and Research Areas
Challenges and Opportunities
Ocean Literacy and Public Engagement
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