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OCE 2001C - Oceanography


3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a study of the ocean and a survey of the basic principles and procedures of physical, biological, chemical, and geological oceanography. In the laboratory, students apply the basic principles of physical, chemical, and geological oceanography. Topics include an analysis of ocean basin features, the properties of seawater, the physical properties driving ocean currents, an identification of marine organisms, and other related items. This laboratory includes field trips.

This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.



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