Recent SemestersSpring 2023, Spring 2022Class Size424 studentsCredits1PrerequisiteMRSC A100 or MRSC A100H or concurrent enrollment; If student drops from MRSC A100 , the student, on their own initiative, must also drop MRSC A100M . Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionAn orientation to marine science research process, techniques, equipment, institutions, and training/education centers. Investigations of physical and chemical properties of the sea, conditions of the air/sea/land interface, review of biological taxonomy and classification, study of longitude, latitude, ocean basin geography, and geology. Evaluation of the sea as a physical, chemical, biological, and recreational resource. Analysis of human efforts to control pollution, manage fisheries, and monitor the ocean world. Includes at least 3 class field trips. Enrollment Limitation: MRSC A100L ; students who complete MRSC A100M may not enroll in or receive credit for MRSC A100M .Usually HeldTue 1:30pm–4:40pm, Tue 9:30am–12:40pm 