Welcome to AL: Marine Science Class
Welcome to AL: Marine Science Course
Overview of AL: Marine Science
AL: Marine Science offers an introductory exploration of marine life and ecosystems, providing insights into the diverse environments that make up our oceans.
In this course, Learners will dive into marine biology, oceanography, marine conservation, and human impacts on the marine environment. You'll learn about the anatomy and behavior of marine animals, the properties of ocean water, and the intricate processes that shape marine ecosystems.To successfully pass and complete this course, learners must read, watch, and interact with all course materials and components.
How long will this take?
Ask your community coordinator for details on your approximate completion time.
Credit Value: 1.0
Course content must be fully graded to be considered complete.
Grading Scale
Course Outline
The following will be covered in the Units of this Course:
Unit 1
Unit 1: The Hydrosphere
Unit 2
Unit 2: Measuring the Ocean
Unit 3
Unit 3: The Nature of Seawater
Unit 4
Unit 4: Waves
Unit 5
Unit 5: Tides
Unit 6
Unit 6: Ocean Currents
Unit 7
Unit 7: The Ocean Floor
Unit 8
Unit 8: Ocean Sediments
Unit 9
Unit 9: Food Chains and Food Webs
Unit 10
Unit 10: Ocean Zones
Unit 11
Unit 11: Near-Shore Ecosystems
Unit 12
Unit 12: Plankton
Unit 13
Unit 13: Marine Plants
Unit 14
Unit 14: Classifying Marine Animals
Unit 15
Unit 15: Fish—Cold-Blooded Swimmers
Unit 16
Unit 16: Marine Mammals
Unit 17
Unit 17: Marine Pollution
Unit 18
Unit 18: Marine Resources