Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size30 studentsCredits4 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis is an introductory course studying the physical and chemical properties of the ocean. The principles and components of the dynamic ocean system will be surveyed, including the current techniques for measurement of the physical properties of the oceanic environment. The laboratory will focus on the measurement techniques used by oceanographers to discover how the ocean system works. Field trips may be required.Usually HeldThu 2:00pm–4:50pm, Tue 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 11:00am–1:50pm, Mon 8:00am–10:50am 