GEOL 5 - Introduction to Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    J. Henkle, K. Ford
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20–45 students
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the study of water on earth with an emphasis on physical oceanography. Topics include ocean and shoreline processes, plate tectonics, sea floor morphology, types and distribution of seafloor sediments, ocean sediment transport, ocean chemistry, ocean currents, marine resources, and environmental concerns. Optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:00pm–5:05pm, Tue Thu 10:00am–11:15am, Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm