I would like to preface that this class is not an easy A. The content is not necessarily hard, the tests and content did not have any calculations. However, none of his lectures are recorded, there's no textbook for this class and most of what he says are not on the slides. You really should be attending lecture (it's also mandatory since there's a participation question). As long as you try your best, review the content and go to class you should be fine. You should also brush up on your research and writing skills because the weekly essays on research papers are dense, time consuming, and confusing. He ended up curving the class up at the end but it really felt like you were in a hamster wheel to finish the weekly essays and the 2 final projects + the final test at the end. I saw a bruinwalk review before I took the class saying he downcurved the class so I guess it changes year by year. He doesn't say anything about curving in the syllabus, he just does. If you're confused, the TAs are a great resource but you will have to be the one to reach out. There's not a designated office hours except for if the TA opens time to review your midterm. Overall, if you're passionate about oceanography, you'll get to really appreciate what the content offers. It covers a wide range of content, exposure to research possibilities, and is not calculation dense compared to physical or chemical oceanography.