BIOL 113 - Life in the Oceans

1. Analyze the scientific process and its importance to the study of oceans.
2. Interpret basic geologic processes that are responsible for the formation of oceans and ocean basins.
3. Examine the physical and chemical properties of seawater.
4. Differentiate between phenomena such as waves, wind driven currents, thermohaline currents, and tides and how these phenomena affect marine organisms.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles of marine ecology.
6. Diagram and appraise the major taxa of organisms. Discuss the anatomy, physiology, evolution, taxonomy and life history of these major groups.