Marine Science (MRSC)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
A general study of the marine environment. Examines the chemical, biological, and geological properties of the sea; the sea as a natural resource; and its geo-political and economic impact. This course is identical to BIOL C103. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing MRSC C100
- Biology
- Biology (BIOL)
- Business Administration 2.0, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Economics, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Emergency Management/Homeland Security, Associate of Arts Degree
- English, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- General Education
- Geology, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Graduation Requirements
- History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Marine Science (MRSC)
- Mathematics, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Paralegal Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Physics, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Science and Math, Associate of Arts Degree Area of Emphasis
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
An orientation to marine science research process, techniques, equipment, institutions, and training/education centers. Investigations of physical and chemical properties of the sea; conditions of the air/sea/land interface; review of biological taxonomy and classification; study of longitude, latitude, ocean basin geography, and geology. Evaluation of the sea as a physical, chemical, biological, and recreational resource. Analyses of human efforts to control pollution, manage fisheries, and monitor the ocean world. This course is identical to BIOL C103L. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.