Introduction to the physical, biological, chemical, and geological processes at work in the oceans with emphasis on measuring and analyzing data pertaining to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Coast, including the interactions of seafloor features, weather systems, currents, tides, swell, coastal processes, seawater chemistry and physics, and biological communities.
This class is part of CityOnline and is 17.5 weeks. OCAN 1L-Sec 831 has no scheduled in-person meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. For course details and required supplies/lab materials, students must check the instructor's website. For more information about CityOnline, please visit the CityOnline website.
PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: OCAN 1 Recommended Preparation, (Intermediate algebra or higher) or ET 108B; Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188