OCEA 101 - The Oceans
- Recent Professors
- Rachel Lorraine Surprenant
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Fall 2025
- Class Size
- 48 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of OCEA 101
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A
- Description
- This course is a study of the major features and processes of the world's oceans. Topics include the origin and history of ocean basins; atmospheric and ocean circulation; and the dynamics of waves, tides, and coastlines. Students explore the oceans as a resource for people and analyze and evaluate human impacts on marine environments. This course is intended for all students interested in the world's oceans.