Mar 29, 2024  
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OCEA& 101 - Introduction to Oceanography

Credits: 5
Introduces the fundamental principles of ocean science: the geology and geography of ocean basins; chemistry of sea water; physical dynamics of currents, waves, and tides; coastal processes; how human activity influences ocean environments; and the diverse ecosystems of Earth’s oceans such as deep sea vents, coral reefs, and estuaries.

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 .

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  1. Apply information presented during the lectures to the solutions of open-ended questions.
  2. Make observations (in class and on field trips) and correctly link those observations to information from the course.
  3. Use a computer to analyze and obtain oceanographic data.
  4. Work effectively with peers in finding solutions to oceanographic problems.

Program Outcomes
  1. Produce written interpretations of oceanographic materials
  2. Make oceanographic inferences from newly presented materials.


College-wide Outcomes
  • Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.



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