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San Diego Mesa College
OCEA101 - The Oceans
Course Description
This course is a study of the major features and processes of the world's oceans. Topics include the origin and history of ocean basins; atmospheric and ocean circulation; and the dynamics of waves, tides, and coastlines. Students explore the oceans as a resource for people and analyze and evaluate human impacts on marine environments. This course is intended for all students interested in the world's oceans. Advisory:ENGL C1000Limitation on Enrollment:This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYN 120.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$138.00
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
Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Summer 2026 - Semester
Jun 15 to Aug 8
crn:
30216
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Ashley Berg
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 15 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course is fully online. Students can find login instructions at www.sdccdonline.net/login.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Fall 2026 - Semester
Oct 5 to Dec 21
crn:
42737
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Robert Rector
Live Seat Count:
27 available seats
- (about 15 hours ago)
Tuition:$138.00
Registration Opens 06/07/26
Aug 24 to Dec 21
crn:
42730
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Ashley Berg
Live Seat Count:
19 available seats
- (about 15 hours ago)
Tuition:$138.00
Registration Opens 06/07/26
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