GEOL 012 - PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

    Recent Professors
    Bryan Wilbur, Michael Vendrasco, Martha House, Mohammad Rezaie Boroon, Maria Mateo Fernandez Caso, Sonjia Leyva
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Principles and practices of marine geology and physical oceanography. Topics include plate tectonics and sea-floor spreading, oceanic volcanism and earthquakes, seawater chemistry, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, weather and climate patterns, waves and tides, and recent physical changes in the ocean. Includes a robust discussion of human use and misuse of the ocean, pitting human desires versus natural limits. Total of 54 hours lecture.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–11:55am, Tue Thu 2:45pm–3:35pm, Tue Thu 2:45pm–4:10pm, Tue Thu 3:40pm–4:15pm