Course title

OCEANOGRAPHY

Pre-requisite

Prerequisite: 3rd year science course after Successful completion of Biology 1 and 2 and either Phys A/Chem A, or Chem 1/2 or Phys 1/2

Course description

This course is an upper level college course that combines elements of geology; chemistry; physics and marine biology. Students learn about the physical processes of the ocean; how the oceans are related to climate; how the oceans circulate and how humans affect the oceans. Students learn with University materials and the course includes many hands-on labs; field trips; lectures; project-based learning and interaction with scientists. Special emphasis is given to the waters of Puget Sound and the surrounding area. University of Washington credit is not available currently

School country

United States

School state

Washington

School city

Seattle

High school

Ballard High School

School / district Address

1418 NW 65th St

School zip code

98117

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

11/13/2020

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LADV
• Advanced science

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

11/16/2020

Online / Virtual

No