Oceanography
Oceanography is an environmental science studying the physical, chemical, geological and biological processes of the ocean and the human influences.
Earn a college transfer degree that includes Environmental Science classes. Planning to Major in Environmental Science? Download this handy guide (pdf).
Prepare for a transfer degree to a four-year university or college by exploring the basic fields of ocean science: marine geology, biological, chemical and physical oceanography. Seattle Central also offers self-paced oceanography courses conducted online via Canvas.
Courses Offered
- Intro to Oceanography
- Marine Biology
To read course descriptions for the current and upcoming quarter as well as register, visit MyCentral.
Oceanography Careers
- Marine Biologist
- Physical Oceanographer
- Journalist
- Professional Researcher
- Coastal Zone Management Officer
Oceanography Faculty
Katie Chenu (Department Lead)
Scipps Institution of Oceanography, Ph.D. (Earth Science)
Katie.Chenu@seattlecolleges.edu
Marina Halverson
University of Hawaii, M.S. (Biological Oceanography)
Marina.Halverson@seattlecolleges.edu
Carolann Castell
University of Washington, M.S. (Science)
Carolann.Castell@seattlecolleges.edu