G 017 - Introduction to Oceanography

Institution:

College of the Desert

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Description:

This course explores the study of the Earth's oceans, their chemical composition and vertical structure, energy budgets, marine biological communities, their structure/composition, ocean currents, the geological origin and evolution of ocean basins, and marine resource discovery, exploitation and management. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ENG-051, RDG-051, and MATH-050 or MATH-054 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1 IGETC: None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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