OCEA 101 - The Oceans

    Recent Professors
    Rachel Lorraine Surprenant, Bulent Bas, Ashley Rene Manning Berg, Robert Rector, Jacob Noah Yates, Sasha Carter, Cezarina Gramada, Carolyn Gomes and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40–48 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of OCEA 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    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.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm