OCN 105 - Introduction to Oceanography

Class Hours: 3 Units: 3
General Education: Area B1 Physical Science
An exploration of the chemical, geological, physical and biological processes occuring within Earth’s oceans. Topics include: the formation of the universe, plate tectonics, atmospheric circulation, hurricanes, global climate change, ocean circulation, El Niño, waves, tsunamis, tides, origin of life on Earth, deep-sea environments, ocean resources, and marine pollution.