Oceanography (OCN)
Contact the Earth, Space, and Aviation Sciences Department for further
information.
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2512
Office: NS-110G
COURSE OFFERINGS
OCN 100 Oceanography Lecture (3)
3 hours lecture
Note:
Not open to students with prior credit in OCN 101
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – OCN 100/100L and 101 combined: maximum
credit, 4 units
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with general
oceanography.
Topics treated include the history and scope of oceanography, properties
of sea water, ocean currents, ocean waves and tides, submarine
morphology and
geology, marine sediments, life in the sea, and the significance of the
oceans to
man.
OCN 100L Oceanography Laboratory (1)
3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in OCN 100 or 115, or concurrent enrollment
in OCN 100 or 115
Note:
Not open to students with prior credit in OCN 101
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – OCN 100/100L and 101 combined: maximum
credit, 4 units
Laboratory and field investigations of marine environments including
geologic,
physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the ocean and coastal
area. The
course emphasizes changing physical factors and man’s activities as they
affect
the oceans.
OCN 101 Oceanography (4)
3 hours lecture-3 hours laboratory
Note:
Not open to students with prior credit in OCN 100 or 100L
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – OCN 100/100L and 101 combined: maximum
credit, 4 units
An introductory course in general oceanography including laboratory and
field
investigations of marine environments. Topics include: the history and
scope of
oceanography, properties of sea water, ocean currents, ocean waves and
tides,
submarine morphology and geology, life in the sea, and the significance
of the
oceans to man. Laboratory portion includes investigation of marine
environments
including geologic, chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the
ocean
and coastal area.
OCN 115 Coastal Oceanography (3)
3 hours lecture
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC
This course is designed for those interested in learning more about the
coastal
zone and its relationship with human activities. Students will examine a
variety of
coastal zones including sandy coastlines, rocky coastlines, coastal
wetlands, coral
reefs, and glaciated coastlines. Analysis of the coastal types will
include investigation
of case studies from around the world with a focus on the West Coast
U.S.
and California. Case studies will include effects of natural coastal
processes as
well as effects produced by human intervention. Several field trips will
be offered.
Students are expected to participate in a one-day field trip.
OCN 195 Regional Field Studies in Oceanography (1,2,3)
2, 4, or 6 hours lecture/laboratory
Note:
May be taken 4 times
Transfer acceptability:
CSU
Extended field studies that examine the oceanography of selected
regions. Emphasis
is upon field observation, interpretation, and analysis of varying
oceanographic
phenomena including coastal processes and landforms, natural resources,
marine ecosystems, coastal currents and weather patterns, tectonics and
sea level
history, and human impacts in the coastal environment.
OCN 197 Oceanography Topics (.5-4)
Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours
required
of the student. Any combination of lecture, laboratory, or
lecture/laboratory
may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.
Note:
May be taken 4 times
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – Credit determined by UC upon review of
course syllabus.
Topics in Oceanography. See Class Schedule for specific topic covered.
Course
title will designate subject covered.
OCN 295 Directed Study in Oceanography (1,2,3)
Arrange 3, 6, or 9 hours laboratory with department chairperson
Prerequisite:
A minimum grade of ‘C’ in OCN 100 or 101
Note:
May be taken 4 times for a maximum of 6 units
Transfer acceptability:
CSU; UC – Credit determined by UC upon review of
course syllabus.
Individual study in field, library, or laboratory for interested
students.