It presents a survey of the geological, physical, chemical and biological principles of oceanography. This course examines how these processes interact to form a variety of habitats within the marine ecosystem. An overview is provided of the physical nature of these habitats, the distribution and characteristics of the organisms found within them and the oceanographic tools used to determine these properties. The interactions of humans with the marine environment is woven throughout. Please be aware that this course is NOT the same course as Marine Biology.
Oceanography encompasses physics, chemistry and geology, as well as biology.
All college, district, state and federal policies, guidelines and regulations in effect for on-campus courses apply to this course. Students are urged to review the FC Catalog, especially with regards to Academic Honesty. Students are also reminded that alcohol and drugs are forbidden on campus and during all college activities and events, including those held off-campus. This policy applies to all field trips and expeditions offered as part of this course. Students are urged to review the suggestions provided in the FC Course Catalog concerning work load and class load.