OCEA 130: Biol Oceanography
University of California, Santa Cruz
Biological description of the sea, with emphasis on processes and patterns. Topics include microbial dynamics, phytoplankton and zooplankton production, and ecology of marine food webs. Emphasis placed on understanding how physical, chemical, and geological environment shapes biology and ecology of oceans, including such topics as harmful algal blooms, global estimates of productivity, and effects of humans on environment. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Ocean Sciences 230.
Average GPA: 3.40
Grade distribution records: 418 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 8 | 1.9% |
| A | 145 | 34.7% |
| A- | 67 | 16.0% |
| B+ | 47 | 11.2% |
| B | 74 | 17.7% |
| B- | 19 | 4.5% |
| C+ | 8 | 1.9% |
| C | 16 | 3.8% |
| C- | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 5 | 1.2% |
| F | 6 | 1.4% |
| P | 14 | 3.3% |
| NP | 3 | 0.7% |
| W | 5 | 1.2% |
Based on 418 student grade records across 6 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Raphael M. Kudela 196 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Kendra Turk-Kubo 175 students, Average GPA 3.18
- Alexa Fredston 76 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Marilou Sison Mangus 47 students, Average GPA 3.36