By
the end of this module students should:

•have in depth knowledge of the structure and
composition of 
the
atmosphere and
oceans, and
their biological, physical and  chemical controls
•understand
and
be able to describe
the
roles that the  atmosphere
and
oceans play in the Earth
system
•have
an
awareness of current research and
developments in  atmospheric
and
ocean science and
be able to critically  analyse current
research papers
•design ways to
communicate complex concepts in
ocean

science