Oceanography Course Descriptions

DEPT	NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	UNITS	COURSE DESCRIPTION
OCEANOGRAPHY	49	OCEANOGRAPHY INDEPENDENT STUDY	1.0 to 3.0 Units	OCEAN 49 provides independent exploration to familiarize students with research techniques, career options, and special academic interests in oceanography. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research, and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop and complete a research project approved by the sponsoring instructor and division chairperson. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for six or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than six units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU
OCEANOGRAPHY	115	OCEANOGRAPHY	3.0 Units	OCEAN 115 is an introduction to the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of oceanography. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ABSE 187 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
OCEANOGRAPHY	116	OCEANOGRAPHY LABORATORY	1.0 Unit	OCEAN 116 is an introduction to the common laboratory practices and exercises on the physiochemical and geological aspects of oceanography. Laboratory 3 hours per week including 8 hours of supervised observations and data collection aboard an oceanographic research vessel. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: OCEAN 115. (OCEAN 115 may be taken concurrently.) Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC