Oceanography introduces the major physical and biological features of Earth's oceans and explores the relationships between them. Beginning with a study of the geologic processes that shape ocean basins, the course goes on to explore how seawater, moving in response to gravity and the Sun's energy, modifies the planet's climate and coastlines. The course concludes with a look at the nature and distribution of marine life, and an examination of how human activities are changing the oceans and affecting the organisms they sustain.

Next scheduled: Spring 2008
Course code: Wxxxx

Degree applicability: UC, CSU, COS

Prerequisites: none
Advisories: ENGL 1A and MATH 56

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