Module #1 Introduction to Oceanography Overview of the field of oceanography, importance of the ocean, and scope of the course
Module #2 History of Oceanography Discoveries and milestones in the study of the ocean, from ancient times to the present day
Module #3 Ocean Exploration and Technology Methods and tools used to explore and study the ocean, including submersibles, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and sonar
Module #4 Properties of Seawater Physical and chemical properties of seawater, including temperature, salinity, density, and acidity
Module #5 Ocean Currents and Circulation Global ocean circulation patterns, including surface and deep-water currents, and their effects on climate and marine ecosystems
Module #6 Waves and Tides Formation and characteristics of ocean waves, including wave types, wave dynamics, and coastal processes
Module #7 Tides and Coastal Dynamics Causes and effects of tides, including tidal cycles, coastal erosion, and deposition
Module #8 Marine Geology Study of the ocean floor, including plate tectonics, seafloor spreading, and marine landforms
Module #9 Ocean Basins and Mid-Ocean Ridges Formation and features of ocean basins, including mid-ocean ridges, oceanic crust, and hydrothermal vents
Module #10 Marine Sediments Types and characteristics of marine sediments, including terrigenous, biogenous, and hydrogenous sediments
Module #11 Plankton and the Marine Food Web Introduction to plankton, including phytoplankton, zooplankton, and their role in the marine food web
Module #12 Marine Ecosystems Overview of different marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, estuaries, and deep-sea environments
Module #13 Coral Reefs Biology, ecology, and importance of coral reefs, including threats and conservation efforts
Module #14 Estuaries and Coastal Ecosystems Characteristics and importance of estuaries, mangroves, and salt marshes
Module #15 Deep-Sea Environments Unique features and organisms of deep-sea ecosystems, including hydrothermal vents and abyssal plains
Module #16 Marine Conservation and Management Introduction to marine conservation, including policy, legislation, and sustainable practices
Module #17 Marine Pollution Types and effects of marine pollution, including oil spills, plastic pollution, and chemical contaminants
Module #18 Climate Change and the Ocean Impacts of climate change on the ocean, including ocean acidification, sea level rise, and ocean warming
Module #19 Ocean Acidification Causes and effects of ocean acidification, including its impact on marine life and ecosystems
Module #20 Sea Level Rise Causes and consequences of sea level rise, including coastal erosion, flooding, and saltwater intrusion
Module #21 Ocean Dead Zones Causes and effects of ocean dead zones, including eutrophication and hypoxia
Module #22 Marine Biodiversity Importance and threats to marine biodiversity, including species extinction, habitat destruction, and invasive species
Module #23 Marine Policy and International Cooperation International agreements and policies related to ocean management, including the Law of the Sea and UN Sustainable Development Goals
Module #24 Oceanography in the 21st Century Current research and future directions in oceanography, including emerging technologies and applications
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Oceanography career
