This course covers the learning outcomes and goals of understanding marine provinces and bathymetry, teaching skills such as measuring bathymetry, comparing bathymetric maps, and identifying continental margin features. The teaching method includes lectures on different marine provinces and their characteristics. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in oceanography and marine geology.
Overview
Syllabus
Marine Provinces and Bathymetry
Measuring Bathymetry
Echo Sounding Record
Modern Bathymetry Measuring
Comparing Bathymetric Maps
Sea Floor Mapping from Space
Continental Margins (2 Types)
Active Continental Margins
Continental Margin Features
Submarine Canyons
Continental Rise
Mid-Ocean Ridge Features
Fracture Zones and Transform Faults
In Summary: Marine Provinces
Taught by
Earth and Space Sciences X
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Instructors presentation was arranged and delivered effectively. His style kept me engaged and comprehending the materials. I am looking forward to future presentations on the subject matter.
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Gabriel NunesOceanography is a fascinating and important field of study that seeks to understand the Earth's oceans and their interactions with the rest of the planet. The Earth and Space Sciences X course on Oceanography and Marine Provinces, available on YouTu…
