Oceanography Courses & Descriptions
OCEA& 101 Introduction to Oceanography • 6 CR
Previously OCEAN 101 Survey of Oceanography
Introduces physical and chemical oceanography, marine biology, and plate tectonics. Students also discuss environmental issues. Format includes lab work and/or field studies. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC.
OCEA 110 Environmental Oceanography • 5 CR
Previously OCEAN 110
Provides an overview of ocean environmental issues, including the potential impacts of over fishing, undersea mining, habitat loss, pollution, coastal development, and global climate change on the Earth’s oceans. These issues will be studied in the context of the innate relationship between humans and the sea.