GEOL 12 - Introduction to Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    DANI MACARTHUR, OLIVER CHRISTEN, NIDHI PATEL
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    44–46 students
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GEOL 12
    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