Course Information
Course Code	ERSC 2P15
Course Title	Introduction to Oceanography
Description	Overview of the oceans, their origin, composition, circulation, geology and biota, from the coastal zone to the abyss. Importance of oceanography to humans, history of oceanography, overview of marine hazards and resources, ocean-atmosphere interactions and the global climate.
Course Format	Lectures, lab, 5 hours per week.
Restrictions	open to ERSC (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s)	one of ERSC 1F01, 1F90, BIOL 1F90, GEOG 1F91.
Exclusions	Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in GEOG 2P15.