Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course introduces students with a solid understanding of the physical and chemical aspects of the ocean. This includes discussions of plate tectonics, ocean-floor features, sediment, properties, currents and waves, coastal environments, and the impact of humans on the ocean environment. A one-day supervised observations and data collection aboard an oceanographic research vessel is required. Students interested in earning lab credit are encouraged to enroll in OCEANO 10. 