OCEN 100 – Oceanography (CRN: 48956)
at College of San Mateo for Spring 2026
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Course Information
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.
Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Course Details
Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}
Units: 3
Department: Oceanography
Transfer Credit: UC/CSU
Meeting Information
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katryn Wiese | 01/23 - 05/15 | 4:00pm-6:05pm | F | F | Remote | HJ | Lecture and/or Discussion |
| Katryn Wiese | 01/23 - 05/15 | TBA | Virtual | Remote | HJ | Online |
Critical Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | January 30, 2026 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | January 30, 2026 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | February 5, 2026 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | April 17, 2026 |