This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements.
Hear from students who share their experiences from taking Oceans, a course housed within the Environmental Science department, within the School of Earth & Environment.
Oceans (EVSC 01385) is a 4-credit course that focuses on the chemistry, ecology, geology and physics of oceanic environments. This course introduces students to fundamental aspects of ocean science. Students gain an understanding of the structure and function of oceans within the broader Earth system, and the physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes that contribute to ocean function. Students also learn about the human impacts on marine systems. From learning about tectonic plates to the formation of basins, students touch on different subjects regarding oceanography.
Oceans gives Rowan students the chance to experience fieldwork as environmental scientists. This course gives students access to hands-on experiences to get them feeling prepared to enter the workforce beyond college. All of this information gets tied together, starting simple and growing more complex, with the goal of showing how important science is to the environment we live in.
Written by: Jordyn Dauter, senior double major in dance & elementary education