Location

Meteorology Programs

Objectives

• Understanding different types of sea floor and construction of these layers and the factors affecting the coastal morphology

Outcomes

Describe the internal structure, thephysical characters and dynamics of theEarth referring to ocean basin structure,and the major processes affecting coastalmorphologyDistinguish common seafloorcharacteristics. Describe the ocean bottomas a multilayered structure composed ofsediment deposits

Course Contents

Plate tectonics, earthquakeszones Different types of rocks Erosion and deposition Rivers and estuariesSediment types Sedimentary cycles Siltation Submerged aquatic vegetation Corals