# Oceanography (OCEA) courses

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17459/18544/18546/17460/17519

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### OCEA 101 — The Oceans

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/ocea.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/ocea.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYN 120
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

This course is a study of the major features and processes of the world's oceans. Topics include the origin and history of ocean basins; atmospheric and ocean circulation; and the dynamics of waves, tides, and coastlines. Students explore the oceans as a resource for people and analyze and evaluate human impacts on marine environments. This course is intended for all students interested in the world's oceans.