# Physical Science (PHYSC) courses

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://bcc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/39665/39964/39704

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### PHYSC 20 — Introduction to the Marine Environment

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/physc.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A;

Introduction to the oceans: History and topography; physical and chemical properties of sea water; causes and effects of currents, tides, and waves; ocean life, distribution and management of marine resources, marine pollution, sea floor sediments; tectonics and paleomagnetism.