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El Camino College
OCEA10 - Intro to Oceanography
Course 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. Prerequisite: TI Oceanography 10<197>4 Units DS Introduction to Oceanography AD eligibility for English 1A
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$184.00
Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.
Location
Online
Units
4.0 semester units
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Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Winter 2026 - Semester
Jan 5 to Feb 5
section:
1086
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Ms. Jwan A. Wageman
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (4 months ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 1086 is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class. Section 1086 meets for 5 weeks from: January 5 to February 5, 2026. D
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Jan 5 to Feb 5
section:
1088
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Ziad Sedki
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (4 months ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 1088 is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class. Section 1088 meets for 5 weeks from: January 5 to February 5, 2026. D
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Spring 2026 - Semester
Feb 17 to Jun 13
section:
1558
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. T. James Noyes
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 1558 is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class. D
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Feb 17 to Jun 13
section:
1564
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Ziad Sedki
Live Seat Count:
8 available seats
- (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 1564 is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class. D
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Summer 2026 - Semester
Jun 22 to Aug 13
section:
1085
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Ms. Jwan A. Wageman
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE section.
Tuition:$184.00
Section Full
Fall 2026 - Semester
Aug 24 to Dec 12
section:
1616
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Ms. Jwan A. Wageman
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
This is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class.
Tuition:$184.00
Section Full
Aug 24 to Dec 12
section:
1615
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. T. James Noyes
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
This is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class.
Tuition:$184.00
Section Full
Fall 2025 - Semester
Aug 25 to Dec 13
section:
1327
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. T. James Noyes
Live Seat Count:
3 available seats
- (5 months ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 1327 is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class. D
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
Aug 25 to Dec 13
section:
1328
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Ziad Sedki
Live Seat Count:
9 available seats
- (5 months ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 1328 is a fully online class with no scheduled meeting dates. Registered students must login to the Canvas site (http://www.elcamino.edu/library/distance-ed/Canvas_Students.asp) on the first day of the semester and follow the instructions or you may be dropped from the class. D
Tuition:$184.00
Already Started
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