OCEA 112
Introduction to Oceanography
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
A physical science course which examines major aspects of the marine environment. Topics include origin of the oceans, plate tectonics, sea floor features, properties of sea water, ocean climate, currents, waves, tides, coastal landforms, marine ecology, pollution and resources. The development of the field of oceanography and the present and future importance of the oceans are also discussed. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1, IGETC-5A, Cal-GETC-5A)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
0654
FullSeats: 50/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 36 139
- Instructor
- Carter, S
Section notes
*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
2295
1 openSeats: 49/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Carter, S
Section notes
Section 2295 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
3764
16 openSeats: 16/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 8:00 – 9:20 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 30 208
- Instructor
- Yasuda, M
Section notes
*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.