7972 - Oceanography 1 - Class Information
Introduction to Oceanography
Fall 2008, Session A
3 Units, (UC: CSU)
This course introduces the student to the field of Oceanography. Major topics to be studied include the formation and evolution of the sea floor, islands and coastlines, the chemical and physical properties of sea water, motions of the sea (waves, tides and currents) and marine life. Special reference will be made to Southern California and the problems of human uses of the sea.
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor
Gil Dewart, Ph.D.(818) 364-7600, ext. 7152
Email: dewartg@hotmail.com
Office Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 - 8:00 PM
| Day | Campus | Time | Location |
| Saturday | L.A. Southwest College | 9:00 A.M. - Noon | Lecture Lab Rm. 105 |
| Saturday | L.A. City College | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Da Vinci Hall, Rm. 304 |
| Sunday | L.A. Valley College | 9:00 AM - Noon | Foreign Lang. Bldg., Rm. 102 |
| Sunday | L.A. Pierce College | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Business Bldg., Rm. 3201 |
Textbooks
Required
Oceanography, An Invitation to Marine Science
- Author: Garrison, Tom S.
- Edition: 5/E, 2005
- Publisher: Thomson Learning
- ISBN: 0-495-11344-1
Recommended
The Endless Voyage Study Guide
- Author: Billeter, Paul A.;Given, Robert R.
- Edition: 6/E, 2007
- Publisher: Thomson Learning
- ISBN: 0-495-19070-5
Textbooks may be purchased at the City, Southwest, Valley, and Pierce College bookstores.
Video
The Endless Voyage
Each video combines on-location footage with computer graphics in a way that is both engaging and informative. Individual case studies focus on polar and tropical extremes, an ongoing coastal project, and life at a major research institution. Learners will also hear from leading scientists and academicians whose work has helped define the field of oceanography.
Where to Watch Videos
Cable Channel LA36
Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.
All videos are closed captioned.
Buy the Videos
Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore. or LA Mission Bookstore
Watch the Videos on Campus
Videos may be viewed at the Learning Resource Centers of
Los Angeles City College
East Los Angeles College
Los
Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Pierce College
Los
Angeles Southwest College
Los
Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Valley College
West
Los Angeles College
Online Course Website
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