Welcome to Aquatic Science!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AQUATIC SCIENCE
Grade level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry recommended
Length: one semester

This course explores marine and freshwater sciences.

• Marine course topics may include the geography and geology of ocean basins; chemistry of sea water; physical dynamics of currents, waves, and tides; coastal processes; biology of diverse ecosystems such as deep sea hydrothermal vents, coral reefs, rocky intertidal zones, and estuaries; and human effects on marine environments.  
• Freshwater course topics may include the hydrologic cycle, water quality, freshwater ecosystems, lotic habitats (e.g., streams, groundwater), lentic habitats (e.g., ponds, lakes, wetlands), as well as freshwater fish, mammals, amphibians, and waterfowl. 

Investigations and field studies will be numerous, allowing for growth of not only aquatic science knowledge, but also scientific practice.  Examples of hands-on opportunities may include live organism studies, dissections, and water quality field studies, to name a few.

NECESSARY SUPPLIES (see our Syllabus for more details)

• Provided by Student:
  • one composition-style notebook
  • pencils
• Full Classroom Set Provided by Teacher:
  • markers
  • colored pencils
  • scissors
  • glue
• Partial Classroom Set Provided by Teacher:
  • scientific calculator, similar to TI-30Xa