Earth and Ocean Sciences
Biological Oceanography
3 credits
A quantitative examination of processes regulating the abundance, distribution and production of phytoplankton, zooplankton, microbes and fish. Controls of primary and secondary production, ecosystem dynamics and foodwebs.
Average
81.8%
Students
362
Sections
12
Grade distribution. <50: 3, 50-54: 2, 55-59: 3, 60-63: 1, 64-67: 5, 68-71: 7, 72-75: 20, 76-79: 49, 80-84: 84, 85-89: 102, 90-100: 65.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
75.9%
Highest section avg
87.2%
Terms offered
12
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Lecture | Open | Mon 10:00-11:00, Wed 10:00-11:00, Fri 10:00-11:00 | Michael Lipsen |
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