Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionCorequisite: Concurrent enrollment in OCEANO 001. Previous completion of OCEANO 001 with a grade of "C" or better is allowable. This course is the laboratory compliment to Oceanography 001: Introduction to Oceanography. The lecture portion of this course reviews important concepts that are explored in the laboratory portion of this course. Students examine oceanographic data, maps, and charts to describe the geological, chemical, physi- cal and biological aspects of Earth's ocean, and interpret processes responsible. Students investigate how the movement of tectonic plates create seafloor features, and the causes and effects of hurricanes, tsunami, El Ni�o and La Ni�a events, and phytoplankton blooms. Students inspect and describe marine sediments and use maps to investigate coastline and seafloor features. Students consider the effects that human activities have on marine ecosystems, including pollution and climate change. An off-campus meeting may be required.Usually HeldFri 1:30pm–3:30pm