The Oceans . F An interdisciplinary introduction to oceanography focusing on biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes. Students may also enroll in and receive credit for Earth Sciences 1. Scientific Diving Certification . Prerequisite for Biology 161, 161L, Kelp Forest Ecology and all research diving performed under the auspices of UCSC or other academic institutions.
Course work includes lectures and scuba diving.
Enrollment limited to 16. Life in the Sea . S The ecology of plants and animals in oceans and coastal areas. Consideration of life in various marine habitats, including the open ocean, rocky shores, estuaries, and the sea. Includes field trips.