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Fresno City College

GEOL5 - INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY

Course Description

Prerequisite: None. (A, CSU, UC, CAL-GETC) ~This course is an introduction to the study of water on earth with an emphasis on physical oceanography. Topics include ocean and shoreline processes, plate tectonics, sea floor morphology, types and distribution of seafloor sediments, ocean sediment transport, ocean chemistry, ocean currents, marine resources, and environmental concerns. Optional field trips.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Badges

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 12 to Mar 13
section: 19526
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jameson E. Henkle
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 24 hours ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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Summer 2025 - Semester

May 27 to Jun 20
section: 38627
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jameson E. Henkle
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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Jun 23 to Aug 1
section: 38655
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kiersti R. Ford
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 11 to Dec 12
section: 44692
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jameson E. Henkle
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
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Oct 13 to Dec 12
section: 44693
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jameson E. Henkle
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
(This is a 100% online class. Students must check their Canvas account prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from the class.)
Already Started