IMS 1 - Introduction

Oceanography

-          The systematic study of oceans to understand the processes and phenomena of oceans.

Physical Oceanography

-          Interaction between oceans & boundaries (land, seafloor, atmosphere)

-          Water qualities (temperature, salinity, density)

-          Influential factors (wind speed, tide, air temp.)

Chemical Oceanography

-          Formation of sediment & seawater

-          Relationship bet chemical compound (org & inorg)

-          Elemental cycle (N & C cycle)

-          Pollutants

Geological Oceanography

-          Seafloor formation, composition, history

-          Environmental interactions of sediment

-          Earth formation & plate motions

Biological Oceanography

-          Marine organisms, behaviors, & environmental interactions

Career Opportunities

-          Climate specialist (ocean role in changing long-term climate trend)

-          Marine engineering (oil rig, ship, harbour)

Human Activities Impact

-          Coastal zone management

-          Hazards, pollution, recreation, transportation