GEOL 31 - Introduction to Physical Oceanography
- Recent Professors
- Collins L. E.
- Recent Semesters
- Summer 2026
- Class Size
- Not published
- Difficulty
- 6.0Demandingout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Summer 2026 Sections
- View Summer 2026 sections of GEOL 31
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
- Description
- Cal-GETC Area 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab) This course provides the student with an understanding of the physical and geological aspect of oceanography. Lecture topics include the origin of the oceans, plate tectonics, seafloor topography, waves, beaches, estuaries, lagoons, and lakes. Completion of this course will give the student a greater knowledge of the fascinating and dynamic world of the oceans.