MARA A156 - Maritime Environment

Institution:

Orange Coast College

Subject:

Marine Activities

Description:

Students will learn about the systems that drive global weather patterns and conditions commonly found along major shipping routes as well as hubs of recreational yachting. Global and regional physical oceanography will be covered as it relates to navigational challenges to the mariner. Understanding oceanography and weather will aid the student in understanding pollution regulations and the responsibilities of the mariner to the environment in which he or she works. This is a required course of the Professional Mariner Program. A facility fee will be charged for field trips. This course may be taken two times. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.orangecoastcollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(714) 432-5072

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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