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Mar 19, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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AES 105 Introduction to Oceanography Credits: (3)
This introductory course will cover a broad array of related topics in Oceanography. These topics include the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the oceans. This course will explore the influence that geology, chemistry, and biology have on each other, along with the influence the oceans have on global climate. Human influence on the present physical and biological state of the marine evironments will also be discussed. This course satisfies both the SUNY General Education credit and a science elective. Optional co-requisite: AES 105L .
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Natural Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Apply Plate Tectonic Theory to understand the bathymetry of the oceans.
- Interpret graphs that relate ocean temperature, salinity, density, and depth of the oceans.
- Evaluate coastal landforms as related to plate tectonics, ocean currents, and waves.
- Identify the causes of tides and tidal variation along coastlines.
- Explain how atmospheric circulation influences global ocean currents (gyres) and global climate.
- Discuss environmental issues associated with the marine environment.
- Describe evolutionary adaptations for marine organisms, such as mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, and those organisms that live in the Abyssalelagic zone.
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