Paleoceanography
Paleoceanography course investigating Earth's ocean history over the last 65 million years and their role in the climate system
Summary
Historical reviews of Andrea Dutton, Clay Kelly: Reviewers characterize the course as difficult with dense content. Kelly grades somewhat hard but offers flexibility, while Dutton allows reasonable late submissions. Both require significant engagement with the material.
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Prerequisites
Course mapGEOSCI 100, 110,ATM OCN/GEOSCI 105,ENVIR ST/GEOSCI 106, or graduate/professional standing
- GEOSCI 100
- GEOSCI 110
- ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105
- ENVIRST/GEOSCI 106
- graduate/professional standing
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- Any of
- GEOSCI 100
- GEOSCI 110
- ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105
- ENVIRST/GEOSCI 106
- graduate/professional standing
Professors
Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Andrea Dutton: Andrea Dutton is described as knowledgeable, passionate, and accommodating, with fantastic and interesting lectures. Reviewers note the content is difficult and heavy, but the class is rewarding and highly recommended for its utility in scientific fields.
ANDREA DUTTON is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
CLAY KELLY is recorded teaching in Spring 2010, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews for Andrea Dutton and Clay Kelly describe engaging, knowledgeable instructors who deliver dense, content-heavy lectures. Students find the material difficult but rewarding, praising the professors' passion and accessibility.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2023: 2.95 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.17 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Andrea Dutton, Clay Kelly: Reviewers characterize the course as difficult with dense content. Kelly grades somewhat hard but offers flexibility, while Dutton allows reasonable late submissions. Both require significant engagement with the material.
Historical reviews of Andrea Dutton, Clay Kelly: Students value the high-quality feedback and assistance provided by both instructors. Dutton is noted for being accommodating, while Kelly is praised for explaining complex topics and providing clear assignment corrections.
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