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Life in the World's Oceans (The Great Courses Series)

SCI-930
3 Credits
Online
4.91/5.00
SCI-930
3 Credits
Online
4.91/5.00
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74 Reviews

5.00/5.00
5/26/2026
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course Life in the Worlds Ocean was a wonderful array of videos and lectures that kept me engaged. The course was structured great and the assignments were meaningful and useful. I would encourage others to take this class. Feedback was fast and helpful.
5.00/5.00
4/24/2026
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I found the course to be very interesting and informative. It provided me with more information on marine mammals than what I had learned previously while taking my undergraduate classes. I plan to use the information learned here in my class to further fuel the study of marine ecosystems and science.
5.00/5.00
8/25/2025
State: NEW YORK
What a great course! The information was chunked into manageable but still coherent units. The videos were visually stunning. Totally flexible and perfect for a working teacher!
5.00/5.00
8/18/2025
State: NEW YORK
great class, very informative
5.00/5.00
7/23/2025
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Great course!
5.00/5.00
6/19/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
The experience was wonderful. The course was organized, well thought out and accurately paced. The instructors were great. Highly recommend!!
5.00/5.00
5/30/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course! I would definitely recommend it to other life science teachers!
4.00/5.00
5/15/2025
State: PENNSYLVANIA
It was an enjoyable course and I looked forward to each module, which is nice when compared to other tasks in my life that are drudgery. I have had a lot of experience at sea on a research vessel, as a fisheries observer for National Marine Fisheries Service, and as a commercial longline fisherman, and yet I still found the content interesting.
5.00/5.00
4/3/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great overview of life in the oceans. It definitely helped me expand my knowledge!
4.00/5.00
3/10/2025
State: Western Australia
This course was very informative. I learned a lot about marine life that I can share with my students. I liked how we were able to create projects that we could use in our classrooms to teach the course content.
5.00/5.00
2/17/2025
State: OHIO
Great experience! I learned a lot and it was very convenient.
5.00/5.00
2/13/2025
State: PENNSYLVANIA
The course providing a breadth of information that not only could be used for my professional development but for the classes I teach in Middle School.
5.00/5.00
2/3/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed this class! I love learning from Andy and Bill and will continue to take their classes! :)
5.00/5.00
12/30/2024
State: NEVADA
First rate, I enjoyed the subject and the work. Instructor was totally on his game.
5.00/5.00
10/27/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course had a lot of great information. The professors were very on top of grading and feedback.
5.00/5.00
8/28/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/23/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Wonderful experience!
5.00/5.00
8/3/2024
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Great! I learned so many fascinating things for myself and to share with my students!
5.00/5.00
7/31/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
4.00/5.00
7/18/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
6/19/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
5/31/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Fantastic course! I learned a ton and loved the flexibility of getting to choose what assignment to do for each module (took advantage of lesson planning for my AP Biology class in the marine biology field).
5.00/5.00
5/20/2024
State: OHIO
Great Course! Topics were relevant and interesting. Readings were easy to understand and tied in well with the videos and coursework required.
5.00/5.00
2/5/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
This course was very organized with great content in each module.
5.00/5.00
10/7/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/22/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Once again thoroughly satisfied with the FPU experience. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
8/17/2023
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
8/7/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/1/2023
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
7/31/2023
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course was interesting and informative. The professors were great and provided timely and meaningful feedback.
4.50/5.00
7/24/2023
State: MARYLAND
Loved the course!
5.00/5.00
6/30/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
6/21/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/16/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/10/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
4/8/2023
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
3/29/2023
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I absolutely LOVED this course. The platform was user friendly and course materials and instructions were very clear! I will take classes with FPU again!
5.00/5.00
3/23/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
3/2/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
12/19/2022
State: MARYLAND
The course made me much more knowledgeable for my Environmental Teachings and gave me plenty of ideas of implementation and research for my students! Highly recommend!
4.50/5.00
12/16/2022
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
12/6/2022
State: OHIO
Class was great! Video production quality was impressive. Professors gave individual feedback that was timely and meaningful.
5.00/5.00
12/6/2022
State: OHIO
4.00/5.00
11/14/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I thought this was an awesome course with so much great information. I can use a lot of this to help me professionally and when I am teaching my students about this content.
5.00/5.00
11/14/2022
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Great class, loved the info provided and the assignments.
4.50/5.00
7/27/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was so great to take. Easy to navigate, no pressure with crazy deadlines and the feedback from professors was so nice. I am truly thankful to have picked this course.
5.00/5.00
7/18/2022
State: OHIO
A great class! Fun activities the professor was timely with feedback and was all around great. Would recommend this to a friend.
4.00/5.00
7/15/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/14/2022
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/1/2022
State: NEW JERSEY
I enjoyed this course a wealth of information was presented in an interesting format.
5.00/5.00
6/17/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a very interesting course and I can apply so much to my classroom!
4.50/5.00
5/23/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
It was an interesting and informative course.
5.00/5.00
5/12/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was full of really great, interesting information that I can now use when I teach my own biology classes! The instructors provided prompt feedback and were quick with responses if there were any questions. The assignments were fun and reflective of the content!
5.00/5.00
5/8/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/20/2022
State: Armed Forces AE
This was an absolutely wonderful course. I learned more than I had even hoped for, and was excited about each upcoming module. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
4/19/2022
State: Armed Forces AE
Amazing. Great instructors and great course.
5.00/5.00
1/11/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
A great course for anyone teaching life sciences.
5.00/5.00
12/7/2021
State: MICHIGAN
The course is very interactive with commentary between students and feedback with professors. The material, while it's something I enjoy studying, was very interesting and quickly paced to keep my interest. A great program to push my learning!
5.00/5.00
8/4/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/28/2021
State: OHIO
This was an exciting course with great videography included in the lessons. I am glad that I chose to take this course!
5.00/5.00
7/27/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
I really enjoyed this course. The material was very interesting and I learned a great deal about the world's oceans. The instructors gave speedy feedback, which is very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this course to a colleague.
5.00/5.00
7/19/2021
State: ILLINOIS
Loved this course!
5.00/5.00
7/14/2021
State: ALASKA
5.00/5.00
7/14/2021
State: WASHINGTON
What an awesome course! Not only easy to access, but the information was relevant and engaging. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
7/5/2021
State: OHIO
I loved the class. My instructors were readily available and encouraging throughout.
5.00/5.00
7/4/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Fantastic informative course.
5.00/5.00
3/5/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Always a great experience taking independent study courses through FPU. These particular instructors are great! Thanks again!
5.00/5.00
2/10/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/5/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Excellent course---information interesting and well presented--assignments directly relate to the course concepts--instructors active and responsive to students
5.00/5.00
7/23/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course was wonderful. The lectures and book were extremely helpful/interesting and the professors were great! One of the best courses I have taken so far with Fresno Pacific.
5.00/5.00
7/22/2020
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
7/8/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I found this course very interesting and informative. The videos provided a lot of information for the completion of the assignments and the guidebook came in handy when other information was needed. The course gave me new found appreciation for the ocean.
5.00/5.00
7/4/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Loved it!
5.00/5.00
6/1/2020
State: OHIO
This was a great, engaging course!