Course Description
This course presents some of the more important phenomena of oceanography with emphasis on seafloor plate tectonics, marine geology, ocean chemistry, ocean physics, and marine ecology. The laboratory section complements the lecture with hands-on experience through lab exercises, demonstrations, and field trips.
Units: 4
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Pass/No Pass, Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
- CSU GE: Area B1 - Physical Sciences
Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2 - UC/IGETC GE: Area 5A - Physical Sciences
Area 5C – Laboratory