OCEA 10 - Introduction to Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    Becca Walker, Yoshie Hagiwara, Hilary Lackey, Douglas Neves, Shelley Regalado
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    28–36 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of OCEA 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Geological, chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the Earth's ocean. Plate tectonics, physiography of ocean basins and continental margins, ocean sediment, atmosphere and ocean circulation, waves and tides, coasts, and marine ecology. The companion Oceanography Lab ( OCEA 10L ) is recommended for students needing a lab to transfer to a four-year college or university. Field trip(s) are required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:45am–11:10am, Mon Wed 1:15pm–2:40pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am