Course

Introduction to Oceanography

Description: Covers the physical, chemical, and geological processes in the oceans, including such topics as sea floor spreading, plate tectonics, coriolis effect, oceanic circulation, chemical properties of sea water, and elementary oceanographic techniques. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • UC, CSU

Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory

Description: An optional laboratory science course. Emphasis on laboratory techniques, student experimentation, and laboratory demonstrations. The laboratory experiments cover the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes which are found in the oceans. Topics include: marine sediments-types and distribution; ocean bathymetry; salinity determination; dynamic topography and waves and tides. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Corequisite: OCE-1.
  • UC, CSU