Oceanography Minor

The 16-unit minor in Oceanography is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of ocean science and stewardship. Coursework includes an introduction to marine biology or ecology, two semesters of general oceanography, a lab experience and 6 units of specialized upper division coursework.

For more information contact Dr. Alexander Parker.

Oceanography Minor Program Requirements

Choose one of these lower courses (3 units):
OCN 100 - Marine Biology Lab Hours:
OCN 110 - Marine Ecology Lab Hours:
Take these two lower division courses (6 units):
OCN 200 - Oceanography I: Geology and Chemistry Lab Hours:
OCN 210 - Oceanography II: Physics and Biology Lab Hours:
Choose one of the labs below (1 unit):
OCN 100L - Marine Biology Laboratory Lab Hours:
OCN 110L - Marine Ecology Laboratory Lab Hours: 3
OCN 200L - Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory Lab Hours: 3
COM 210L - Oceanography Computer Programming Laboratory Lab Hours: 2
Choose any two upper division elective OCN courses (6 units):
OCN 350 - Physical Oceanography Lab Hours:
OCN 410 - Phycology Lab Hours:
OCN 420 - Marine Biological Invasions Lab Hours:
OCN 440 - Introduction to Ocean Remote Sensing Lab Hours:
OCN 310 - Oceanographic Instruments and Analysis Lab Hours:
OCN 310L - Oceanographic Instruments and Analysis Laboratory Lab Hours:
OCN 320 - Oceans and Climate Lab Hours:
OCN 330 - Marine Microbial Ecology Lab Hours:
OCN 340 - Chemical Oceanography Lab Hours:

Notes

All students completing the minor must complete MTH 100 or equivalent (as a pre-req for OCN 200 ,OCN 210 ).