A university course produced in association with the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. Examines general aspects of marine biology including the principles of physical and biological oceanography, the biological processes of marine life and the ecology of marine environments. 1: Oceanography 2: Tides and Life in Tidepools 3: Wetlands & … [Read more...]
Introduction to Ocean Science and Engineering
This course is an introduction to the fundamental aspects of science and engineering necessary for exploring, observing, and utilizing the oceans. Hands-on projects focus on instrumentation in the marine environment and the design of ocean observatories for ocean monitoring and exploration. Topics include acoustics, sound speed, and refraction, sounds generated by ships and … [Read more...]