Oceanography

Course Descriptions for Oceanography

OCEAN-10 Introduction to Oceanography
CSU and UC (3 units LEC)
An introduction to the world ocean including marine geology, plate tectonics, oceanic circulation, fundamental physical and chemical properties of seawater, atmospheric-oceanic relationships, marine environments, and productivity.

OCEAN-11 Lab in Oceanography
CSU and UC (1 unit LAB)
An exploration of the conceptual material presented in OCEAN-10. Students will acquire practical laboratory and field experience in many oceanographic skills, tests, and procedures. Laboratory exercises will focus on chart reading and navigational skills, basic measurements of seawater chemistry, and other processes. Field experience will include examinations of coastal geology, wave and beach processes, and marine organisms and habitats.
Note: Field trips included and the College does not provide transportation.
Prerequisite: OCEAN-10 or concurrent enrollment

OCEAN-12 Environmental Oceanography
CSU and UC (3 units LEC)
A study of the fundamental principles of oceanography and the resources available from the sea. The basic concepts of physical, chemical, geologic, and biological oceanography will be explored in discussions on marine mineral resources, ocean energy, living resources of the sea, marine pollution, and ocean management.


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