![Ocean and Coast](/earthscience/courses/files/geotrip-66.jpg)
ERTH 151 - Physical Oceanography and Lab
The oceans cover about 72% of Earth's surface, yet we know the surface of Venus better than our own ocean floors.
This introduction to oceanography covers the formation and history of the ocean basins; the composition and origin of seawater; currents, tides, and waves; ocean-atmosphere interactions; oceans and climate; deep-marine environments; coastal processes; productivity in the oceans; and marine resources.
Instructor - Stephanie Mendes
Slideshow
![Oceanography field trip](/earthscience/courses/files/oceanography/20170124_145304-snippet.jpg)
![Class field study](/earthscience/courses/files/oceanography/20181015_115836-snippet.jpg)
![Students studying in sand](/earthscience/courses/files/oceanography/20181126_113247-snippet.jpg)
![Student field trip](/earthscience/courses/files/oceanography/Copy%20of%20IMG_20190225_130037-snippet.jpg)
![Student field trip](/earthscience/courses/files/oceanography/IMG_20190225_130003-snippet.jpg)