{
  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "OCEA",
  "name": "Oceanography",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/index.php?catoid=13",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "OCEA 10",
      "subject": "OCEA",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Introduction to Oceanography",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
      "advisory": "eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This introductory course in oceanography presents the ocean in terms of its physical, chemical and biological environments. The topics include studies of: formation and modification of various wave types; tidal behavior; formation of water masses and ocean currents; beaches and the changing shoreline; coral reefs; physical and chemical properties of ocean water; marine environments; marine sediments; origin of sea floor and coastline features; the spreading sea floor and drifting continents.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "OCEA 10H",
      "subject": "OCEA",
      "number": "10H",
      "title": "Honors Introduction to Oceanography",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
      "advisory": "eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, presents the ocean in terms of its physical, chemical and biological environments. The topics include studies of: formation and modification of various wave types; tidal behavior; formation of water masses and ocean currents; beaches and changing shoreline; coral reefs; physical and chemical properties of ocean water; marine environments; marine sediments; origin of sea floor and coastline features; the spreading sea floor and drifting continents. This course is enriched through additional and more vigorous reading, writing, and research assignments.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable",
        "Note: Students may take either OCEA 10 or Oceanography 10H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded for OCEA 10 and Oceanography 10H."
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}