This course is designed to introduce students to important concepts and fundamental principles in the study of the oceans and basic oceanographic research. Topics cover chemical, geological, physical and biological oceanography, as well as basic concepts in marine resource and marine environmental management.

CILO-1: Apply knowledge of the fundamental physical, biological, geological and chemical principles of the ocean system. CILO-2: Interpret complex interactions in the ocean system. CILO-3: Use the developed skills for the design, execution and analysis of a field project.