OCEAN 101 - Elements of Oceanography

    Recent Professors
    Matthew R. Robles, Leigh W. Dudash, Miranda L. Gremer
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of OCEAN 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course explores the geological processes that created the ocean basins, chemistry of sea water, physical motions of the oceans, and the interrelationships of biological communities with their physical environments. Oceanographers and related scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups are featured throughout this course. Environmental issues and environmental justice movements associated with the world's oceans fundamentally inform this course. Geospatial analysis of world oceans, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, is an integral component of this course. It is recommended that transfer students also enroll in the companion OCEAN 111, Elements of Oceanography Laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Tue 9:35am–11:05am, Tue 11:30am–1:00pm, Tue 2:30pm–4:00pm