— Biological Oceanography

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Ecology of major marine habitats, including intertidal, shelf benthic, deep-sea and plankton communities. Existing knowledge and contemporary issues in research. Segment devoted to human use. One weekend field trip required. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Fieldwork. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 150C or ESP 150C . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Fieldwork. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 150C or ESP 150C . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL).