06: Ocean Currents

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MC~15 - Ocean Currents

Duration: ± 4 hrs | Course Code: MC~15 | Cost From: R 350.00 (US$ 20) per person

oceancurrents This is a short Course that explains the different Ocean Currents and their importance to the planet and the species in different parts of the world. The Southern African continent is used as an example, but the theories apply equally to other parts of the globe.

The Course attempts to cover the following Learning Outcomes, to enable the Learner to:

Explain the different Ocean Currents of the world Explain the composition of the sea in terms of density, salinity and flow
Describe the properties of Ocean Currents in terms of temperature, densities and salinity and their behaviours
Describe how different currents affect the coastal and inland regions of a country
Describe how the tidal systems work around the globe
Describe how local inshore currents are formed, their names and their effects on bathers and visitors

The Course consists of a Video, a Presentation slide show, Course Notes, two Assignments and a Quiz.

Objectives

To have a knowledge and understanding of the Ocean Currents, both offshore and inshore and their importance to and impact on the coastal and inland environment and species.

Target Audience

All persons operating in the marine and coastal areas, particularly dealing with tourists

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, to be able to:

To be able to understand and distinguish between offshore and inshore ocean currents, and explain the movement of water around the globe
To be able to advise people on the local offshore and inshore currents along your nearest section of the coastline, and what causes them
To have a good knowledge and understanding of global current movements, and their causes and behaviours
To be able to explain the effects of currents on the environment (geography, climate & weather, fauna and flora) in which you live and work
To be able to access and read Tide Tables for your area

Scope & Requirements

All Learners are required to read, write and speak English, have access to internet and computing facilities for online e-learning

Cost

R 350 per person

$ 20 per person for international students

Group discounts available on request

Note

All Material is subject to Copyright. A Certificate of Completion will be sent to those who complete the course

Duration: ± 4 hrs

Course Code: MC~15

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