Marine Studies

MARINE STUDIES A/B                                                                                                Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Completion of two years of high school science.

Marine Science A can fulfill one semester of physical science while Marine B can fulfill the biological science requirement for graduation.

The first semester of this course covers oceanography, the physical parts of the ocean. These topics include waves, tides, currents, plate tectonics, underwater volcanoes, ocean exploration, ocean water physics and chemistry. The second semester covers Marine Biology, the life in the ocean. Topics include plankton, kelp, invertebrates (sea stars, sponges, clams etc.), sea birds, sea mammals and fishes. The course consists of lecture, labs, activities, and ocean films. Fulfills the “D” lab science requirement for the UC/CSU schools.