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OCEANS 3

Frontiers in Ocean Science (BIO 3)

UNITS:1
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

This course is an introduction to contemporary research in ocean sciences, including oceanography, ecology, physiology, and sociological aspects. Emphasis is on ongoing research and new discoveries -- and the technologies used to make them. Weekly lectures and discussions will be given by faculty from Oceans, Biology, and other departments.

Syllabus for selected term:
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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 24018
0 / 28 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
LOCATION:STLC 119
INSTRUCTOR:
Gilly, William
1unit

OCEANS 3: Frontiers in Ocean Science (BIO 3)

1 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

This course is an introduction to contemporary research in ocean sciences, including oceanography, ecology, physiology, and sociological aspects. Emphasis is on ongoing research and new discoveries -- and the technologies used to make them. Weekly lectures and discussions will be given by faculty from Oceans, Biology, and other departments.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Wednesday 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM — STLC 119 — Gilly, William (Undergrad)

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