OCEAN 10 - Introduction to Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    Lauren E. Hanneman, Fernanda Da Frota Mattos Mazzillo, Lisa A. Gilbert, Travis J. Esquivel
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–35 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of OCEAN 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduction to the major physical, biological, chemical, and geological processes at work in the oceans. Covers the formation and evolution of the oceans and seafloor features, the dynamics and interactions of currents, waves, coastal processes, weather systems, climate, seawater chemistry, marine ecosystems, and society. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:20am–2:25pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–11:00am, Mon 2:40pm–5:45pm, Mon 8:00am–11:05am