EART 1: Oceanography
University of California, Santa Cruz
An introduction to the physical environment of the ocean. Origin and evolution of ocean basins; sea-floor morphology; origin, distribution, historical record, and economic significance of marine sediments; ocean currents, waves, tides, and changing sea level; beaches, shorelines, and coastal processes; marine resources, pollution, and human impacts on the oceans. Students may also enroll in and receive credit for Ocean Sciences 1.
Average GPA: 2.65
Grade distribution records: 1,046 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 21 | 2.0% |
| A | 91 | 8.7% |
| A- | 56 | 5.4% |
| B+ | 72 | 6.9% |
| B | 146 | 14.0% |
| B- | 81 | 7.7% |
| C+ | 110 | 10.5% |
| C | 153 | 14.6% |
| C- | 33 | 3.2% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.5% |
| D | 31 | 3.0% |
| F | 33 | 3.2% |
| P | 182 | 17.4% |
| NP | 22 | 2.1% |
| W | 10 | 1.0% |
Based on 1,046 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Gary B Griggs 849 students, Average GPA 2.63
- Adina Paytan 197 students, Average GPA 2.72