BIOL4030 · Biology

Deep-Sea Biology

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Heather Olins

Associate Professor of the Practice, Biology Department

8 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.4
Course: 4.1

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Heather Olins

Associate Professor of the Practice, Biology Department

8 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.4
Course: 4.1

About this course

Roughly 80% of habitable space on this planet is in the ocean below 1000 meters where sunlight never reaches. In this course we will dive into this rarely visited habitat that occupies the majority of our biosphere. We will take an interdisciplinary approach, as studying the deep requires the integration of geology, chemistry, ecology, physiology, and engineering. We will investigate fundamental aspects of biology such as how organisms adapt to challenges posed by their environment. Students will also gain an appreciation for how much of the planet remains unexplored and learn how scientists study the inaccessible ecosystems of the deep.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.56 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.37 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.42 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.15 / 5

Weekly effort: ~6.5 hours

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Evaluation history 7 terms

All available terms for BIOL4030. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	3.5	3.9
Summer 2024	2	4.0	4.2
Spring 2024	1	3.9	4.3
Spring 2023	1	4.3	4.5
Spring 2022	1	4.4	4.8
Fall 2020	1	4.5	4.7
Spring 2020	1	4.2	4.6