OCEA 80A: Life In The Sea
University of California, Santa Cruz
The ecology of plants and animals in oceans and coastal areas. Consideration of life in various marine habitats, including the open ocean, rocky shores, estuaries, and the sea. Includes field trips. High school biology and chemistry courses are recommended prior to taking this course.
Average GPA: 3.28
Grade distribution records: 1,773 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 185 | 10.4% |
| A | 393 | 22.2% |
| A- | 292 | 16.5% |
| B+ | 213 | 12.0% |
| B | 180 | 10.2% |
| B- | 93 | 5.2% |
| C+ | 68 | 3.8% |
| C | 64 | 3.6% |
| C- | 29 | 1.6% |
| D+ | 6 | 0.3% |
| D | 13 | 0.7% |
| D- | 8 | 0.5% |
| F | 57 | 3.2% |
| P | 115 | 6.5% |
| NP | 31 | 1.7% |
| W | 26 | 1.5% |
Based on 1,773 student grade records across 16 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Ari Seth Friedlaender 980 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Marilou Sison Mangus 558 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Katlin L Bowman 287 students, Average GPA 2.81
- Michael Polito 93 students, Average GPA 3.36