Course title

Pre-requisite

Course description

Marine Science 1

Credits: 1 Semesters: 2

Pre-Requisites:

Biology 1.

Description

Since the beginning of time; humans have relied on the ocean. But as our planet continues to change over time; human activity has impacted the environment. In the marine science course; students will explore the watery depths of our own planet and understand just how vital the ocean is to our existence.

Throughout the course; students will meet marine animals and see how they interact with each other and their environment. They will tour the evolving seafloor and see trenches; volcanoes; and ridges; just to name a few. Along the way; students will hang ten as they discover waves; currents; tides; and other physical interactions between the ocean and the land. Finally; students will study the impacts of chemical processes on our blue planet and how they affect the water; the atmosphere; and even our climate. With a focus on conservation; this course will show students that the ocean connects us all; across distance and even time. Hang on?it?s going to be an amazing journey.

Access the site links below to view the course descriptions from the Florida Course Code directory.

Regular course description:

http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse96.aspx

Honors course description:

http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse97.aspx

Major Topics and Concepts

SEGMENT 1

• Introduction to Marine Science
• Ocean Exploration
• Ocean Zones
• Properties of Water
• Plate Tectonics
• Ocean Formation
• Ocean?s Impact on Weather
• Ocean?s Impact on Climate
• Air and Sea Interactions
• Seasonal Changes
• Ocean?s Systems
• Waves
• Tides and Currents
• Coastal Dynamics

SEGMENT 2

• Marine Biodiversity
• Ecosystem Health
• Marine Populations
• Adaptations
• Marine Habitats
• Marine EcosystemsFood Webs and Energy Transfer
• Marine Relationships
• Human Impact on Marine Life
• Biotechnology
• Pollution
• Conservation
• Research and Resources
• Future of an Ocean Planet

Required Materials

Household items for lab experiments

School country

School state

High school

School / district Address

School zip code

Requested competency code

Date submitted

Approved

Approved competency code

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual