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The 16-week course is currently offered in two formats:
The 16-week course is currently offered in two formats:
Fully online classes are asynchronous with no set meeting times.
In-person, on campus, meeting at the same times every week throughout the semester.
Click the Links below to view syllabus.
Click the Links below to view syllabus.
Enroll through My GCC using Ticket #1826
Enroll through My GCC using the respective Ticket # below:
Tues/Thurs 9:10 - 10:35 am (Ticket # 1828)
Tues/Thurs 10:45 am - 12:10 pm (Ticket # 1825)
About the course
About the course
Catalog Statement: OCEAN 115 is an introduction to the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of oceanography.
Course Objectives
After taking this course, you will be able to:
Understand & appreciate the processes which continue to shape the Earth, especially the physical oceanic environment.
Analyze global oceanographic problems from a geologic perspective.
Discuss the ocean as a major influence of weather and climate.
Understand the physiography and formation of the ocean basins.
Discuss factors that affect coastal habitat.
About the course
About the course
Catalog Statement: OCEAN 115 is an introduction to the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of oceanography.
Course Objectives
After taking this course, you will be able to:
Understand & appreciate the processes which continue to shape the Earth, especially the physical oceanic environment.
Analyze global oceanographic problems from a geologic perspective.
Discuss the ocean as a major influence of weather and climate.
Understand the physiography and formation of the ocean basins.
Discuss factors that affect coastal habitat.
Reading Materials
Reading Materials
Whether you choose to take the fully online class or the remote synchronous version, readings will be provided through Canvas.
The following texts are useful guides to the interdisciplinary subject of oceanography
FREE TO DOWNLOAD (Click the titles below)
Webb, Paul, Introduction to Oceanography, 2020. Pressbook (CC/BY), Published under creative commons license and freely available for download.
Hlebakos, Jason. Environmental Science 101. LibreTexts(CC/BY), Published under creative commons license and freely available for download.
OPTONAL SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OR RENTAL (You are not obligated to acquire these, but they are good references)
Garrison, Tom S., Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science. 9th ed,Cengage, 2016. Print and/or eText with or without MindTap online product. 12th Grade Reading Level. ISBN: 9781305710443 or 9781305710245
Trujillo, Alan P. and Harold V. Thurman, Essentials of Oceanography.12th ed,Pearson, 2017. Print and/or eText with or without MasteringOceanography online product. 12th Grade Reading Level. ISBN: 9780134113043 or 9780134298214 or 9780134298054
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