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OCEN 100 –  Oceanography (CRN: 33193) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

College of San Mateo Website Day Class Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Class

OCEN 100 Oceanography

Introduction to marine geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. Includes the carbon, oxygen, and nutrient cycle; properties of seawater; formation and evolution of ocean basins; marine organisms and ecology; ocean currents and waves; tides; coastal processes; and marine pollution.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1 or B2), UC (IGETC Area 5A)

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Department: Oceanography

Number of Units: 3


Section
AA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15
Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am
Days: T, Th
Building: 36 Room: 0119
Instructor: Katryn Wiese
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 15, 2025
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