OCEN 2 - Introductory Oceanography
- Recent Professors
- David Minovitz, Ana Garcia Garcia, Brendan Chapman, Xiaodong Zhang
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
- Class Size
- 24–30 students
- Difficulty
- 4.3Lightout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Spring 2027 Sections
- View Spring 2027 sections of OCEN 2
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
- Description
- This course introduces the geologic and physical processes that have influenced the oceans through time. There is an emphasis on climate and processes that shape the seafloor, control the currents, tides, waves, and chemistry of the oceans. The course uses the scientific method to investigate ocean processes. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.