GEOL 12 - Introduction to Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    OLIVER CHRISTEN, DANI MACARTHUR, NIDHI PATEL
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    44–46 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduction to the oceans, the history of oceanic science, instrumentation and exploration; marine geology including plate tectonics and shoreline processes; physical and chemical properties of sea water; causes and effects of currents, tides, and waves; introduction to the basic types of marine life, the basic marine habitats and ecosystems; distribution of marine resources and the Law of the Sea.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am