Arctic Marine Sciences

Course number: ENSC 0207

Course length: 60 hrs

Course credits: 3 credits

Course description:

This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of marine science and its four basic components – physics, geology, chemistry and biology. Emphasis will be placed on the Arctic Ocean and students will explore the scientific process of discovering facts, processes and unifying principles that explain the nature of this ocean and its associated life forms. Recent case studies will be reviewed to identify and analyze the challenges of protecting and managing the Arctic marine ecosystem.

Course delivery:

In Person

Programs this course is part of:

Environment and Natural Resources Technology