The San Diego State University 1996-97 General Catalog on the World-Wide Web cannot
be considered the official publication for the University.
Please refer to the printed General Catalog
General Catalog versions and rights
Oceanography
Administered by the Dean of the College of Sciences
Office: Life Sciences Annex
Telephone: (619) 594-5142
San Diego State University provides preparation for ocean-oriented careers by offering marine-related coursework and oceanographic experience within regular degree programs in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Geological Sciences, Natural Science, and Physics. Master's degrees with specialization in marine problems may also be earned in these departments. The Ph.D. degree is offered in biology, chemistry, and ecology, jointly with the University of California. Degrees in general oceanography or marine studies are not offered by the University. The Coastal and Marine Institute coordinates work in the area of marine studies and provides special supporting services to the faculty, staff and students, including student advising, assistance in research and publication, operation of the University's marine laboratory at Mission Bay, and a boat operations program.
Courses in general oceanography are offered by faculty from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Geological Sciences. Advanced coursework and research in geological and physical oceanography are conducted in the Geological Sciences Department. An option in marine geology is offered as part of the undergraduate major in geological sciences, and the Chemistry Department offers work in chemical oceanography. Advanced courses and research in biological oceanography, marine biology, marine botany, and marine zoology are conducted in the Department of Biology. Similar marine-related coursework and research are offered in the Departments of Economics and Geography and in the College of Engineering. Students who require advising in these areas should inquire at the Coastal and Marine Institute. (See section of this catalog on Academic Organization, College of Sciences Research Centers.)
Offered for undergraduate science students by the Department of Geological Sciences, the minor in oceanography consists of a minimum of 16 upper division units to include Biology 515 or 517; Geological Sciences 540, 545; Oceanography 541.
The oceanography minor is intended for students with extensive background in the sciences. Oceanography 320 is not applicable toward the oceanography minor.
Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.
320. The Oceans (3) I, II
Prerequisites: One introductory college course in a life science and
one in a physical science, and completion of the General Education
requirement in Foundations II.A., Natural Sciences and Quantitative
Reasoning.
Biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of the oceans and their significance to humans; problems of modern oceanography.
496. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
541. Oceanography (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 201, 202; Mathematics 121 and 122 or 150;
Physics 180A or 195.
Multidisciplinary examination of physical, chemical, biological and geological aspects of marine environment and relationship of humans with the sea. Intended for science majors only.
561. Deep Sea Oceanography (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 515 and Chemistry 361A.
Concepts of deep sea oceanography including abyssal biology, physics and chemistry, instruments and methods of deep sea research, biogeochemistry of oceanic ridges, and high-pressure biochemistry.
For additional courses in Marine Studies see:
Biology 513. Marine Microbiology
Biology 514. Marine Plant Biology
Biology 515. Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Biology 517. Marine Ecology
Biology 519. Aquaculture
Biology 520. Ichthyology
Economics 454. Economics of the Ocean
Geography 504. Coastal and Submarine Physiography
Geography 510. Advanced Meteorology
Geography 588. Intermediate Remote Sensing of Environment
Geological Sciences 540. Marine Geology
Geological Sciences 545. Descriptive Physical Oceanography
webmaster@libweb.sdsu.edu
1996, San Diego State University. All rights
reserved.
