Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size28–32 studentsCredits4 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionStudy of the physical and chemical properties of oceans, with a brief study of the geological and biological operations of the oceanographer. The current thinking of the oceans as economic and natural resources will be stressed including the current techniques for measurement of the physical and chemical properties of the saltwater environment. The laboratory will focus on the basic instrumentation of the oceanographer, beginning with the simplest form. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.Usually HeldMon 12:00pm–2:50pm, Wed 10:30am–1:20pm, Wed 12:00pm–2:50pm, Wed 9:00am–11:50am 