PHYSC 20 - Introduction to the Marine Environment
- Recent Professors
- Sheldon Nelson
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
- Class Size
- 38–40 students
- Credits
- 3
- Spring 2027 Sections
- View Spring 2027 sections of PHYSC 20
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
- Description
- Introduction to the oceans: History and topography; physical and chemical properties of sea water; causes and effects of currents, tides, and waves; ocean life, distribution and management of marine resources, marine pollution, sea floor sediments; tectonics and paleomagnetism.
- Usually Held
- Mon 5:00pm–6:50pm