— Geological Oceanography

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to the origin and geologic evolution of ocean basins. Composition and structure of oceanic crust, marine volcanism, and deposition of marine sediments. Interpretation of geologic history of the ocean floor in terms of sea-floor spreading theory. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 150B or ESP 150B . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 150B or ESP 150B . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL).