OCEA 101The Marine Environment
An introduction to the marine environment stressing the interaction of physical, chemical, geological, and biological factors in the ocean. Provides the oceanographic background needed for studies in marine biology. Students taking the prerequisite math courses concurrently may enroll in the course with permission from instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3C, or CHEM 4B, or CHEM 1C; and MATH 11B, MATH 16B or MATH 19B. Students taking the prerequisite math courses concurrently may enroll in the course with permission from instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Thim Lecture 003 | A. Moreno | Open 0/150 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Thim Lecture 001 | A. Moreno | Closed 107/103 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Moreno | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 25% | 4 |
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