I took his intro to oceanography class, and it was great! Bruce was very friendly and helpful. Some memorization, but its relatively easy and not intense at all. The the labs are interesting and not that hard either!

I only had Monger for the second half of EAS250 and here's his deal: he cares SOOOO much about oceanography, but doesn't really understand that no one else does. His lectures were very boring and I didn't learn anything, but he helps you so much with the labs and other material. He really cares about his students.

bruce is the man. also his satellite class rules.

Bruce is the man

Intro to oceanography: A great class. Easy to follow, accessible, Monger is terrific, save the oceans.

I took Intro to Oceanography in the fall with him, and the guy basically rules in every way possible. Interesting class with a surprising amount of practical knowledge (and I had little interest in the subject beforehand); no sections; 3 nonmandatory lectures(he posts all the ppts online and the tests are all MC and from the ppts). Take this class.

soo in love with bruce!! he's hilarious and his lectures are very straightforward. all lecture slides are online and what's going to be on the test is even in red on the slides. he's also a great help during office hours if guest lectures get confusing. took it for my science credit and so glad i did! bruce for eva!

Bruce is an interesting and amusing man. At times, he can be repetitive (either when it's a tough concept or an idea that he deems "super important"). He's very, caring and laid-back. If you take advantage of the study materials he provides the tests are very fair. This unexpectedly turned out to be one of the most inspiring class I've ever taken.

Bruce is a great professor, he made the boring parts of the material interesting and easy to understand. If you have the slightest interest in the workings of the ocean and the issues surrounding it, take this class.

Bruce is the best professor at Cornell, period.

Bruce is the man. Fun and easy to follow classes and tests, he even worked with me to let me take a midterm early so I could entertain family that flew in.

Bruce should be running this university.

An amazing idealist. Best professor at cornell, TAKE THIS CLASS BEFORE GRADUATING! He should be the president of Cornell! VOTE FOR BRUCE

Very fair, very clear, very enthusiastic.

Bruce is the man. Very enthusiastic, great lecturer, makes stuff about the ocean/environment actually interesting although attendance is not mandatory at all. Prelims and final exam are very crammable the night before, don't graduate without taking oceanography

Ok Bruce is an amazinggg professor. My favorite professor yet at Cornell. I had minimal interest in the subject area before and he made me fall in love with it. He's such a nice guy and is so considerate of his students. You DEFINITELY need to take this class. No wonder there are almost 800 students in the class. I'm there everyday.

I LOVEEE Bruce. In a strictly plutonic way of course. Nevertheless, you MUST take this course before you leave cornell. I am graduating this year and I have not had a better professor than him.

Bruce is awesome. His lectures are very clear, and he highlights what you need to know in a different color. Overall a great guy. When he realized Bailey Hall didn't have desks to take our prelims on, he ordered 900 clipboards for us. Also answers emails pretty quickly. His stories are legendary, and come up randomly. #BruceForPresident

Monger is the man; Oceanography is the best; no regrets

Bruce is incredibly passionate about his field. He really just wants you to develop somewhat of a passion for the ocean; he's not looking to make the course hard. Pre-lims are actually difficult if you don't study. I didn't attend lecture regularly, because the lectures are recorded and posted online, and I really regret it. Go to lecture.

This guy is a great professor and extremely passionate about oceanography, but the class isn't really a gut anymore. Definitely study for exams because he recycles less than half the questions now and topics mentioned in lecture will be specifically asked. Take this class because it's a classic, but also take it seriously.

Bruce is the best professor at Cornell. He genuinely cares about mobilizing his students and informing them about climate change. He wants everyone to do well, and if you study, you can easily get an A. He is the kindest, funniest, greatest professor out there. No other professor can make such a large class so interesting. Everyone loves him.

Awesome Professor. Nice guy and overall cares a lot for the oceans. Would take the class again if I could.

One generously-graded essay was the only homework assignment of the year. Attendance is not necessary if you're not interested in the material, although you'll have to study a bit more for the exams.

One thing I loved about this professor is that he actually cares about what he is teaching. He urges students to care about the environment and instills a will to make a positive change in the world. I am not a science major but this class broadened my perspective on the world greatly. I struggled with some of the memorization but not too hard.

Best professor I've had at Cornell

This class is worth the hype. Passionate professor who really cares about the subject. Exams are straight forward. Weekly assignments are easy and helps you gain perspective on what is going on in the world climate wise. Best class I've taken at Cornell.

Bruce is really amazing. Makes it really easy to do well even if you struggled on the first prelim (or two). Really cares about the topics and wants the class to care too. His class is a must take for all Cornell students and one of the only classes that you'll actually come out of knowing something.

Bruce is really amazing. Makes it really easy to do well even if you struggled on the first prelim (or two). Really cares about the topics and wants the class to care too. His class is a must take for all Cornell students and one of the only classes that you'll actually come out of knowing something.

Compelling lectures. Can sometimes get opinionated but it doesn't get in the way of course content. Passionate about subject manner, makes it very easy to understand.

I took this class because I heard it was easy, but I got so much more out of it than that. Monger is actually such an inspirational guy and whether you like it or not you'll walk out of there with a MUCH deeper appreciation for the environment. He cares more about students learning than grades. More professors should be like Bruce, he's the best!

Bruce is the man. He genuinely cares about the environment and student learning. The class isn't difficult but you do need to put in some effort for the exams since it does require a good amount of memorization. He really cares about environmental activism and about his students actually learning rather than just grades.

Bruce is the BEST. He is so passionate about what he teaches and truly inspires his students. Show up to his class- he really appreciates seeing students engaged in his class. He changed my view completely about climate change and the ocean in general. He is one of the best professors I've had at Cornell. TAKE HIS CLASS!! you will not regret it.

This is by far, one of the best classes you could take at Cornell and Bruce is absolutely fantastic. In such a simple way he introduces concepts of the ocean and then transforms the class into an unsettling yet awing awareness of the greatest threat to HUMANITY: climate change. If you are looking for an easy A and stroke of inspiration--take it.

An amazing professor! Inspirational and easy A. Attending lecture is necessary but the lectures are recorded. If you want to be inspired as well as know more about the ocean, take his class.

genuinely inspiring guy who made me care a lot more about the environment. tests are not particularly difficult but can get very trivial. great class for science requirement. bruce really designs his class to help students out a lot.

Lectures are super inspiring and the class material isn't too difficult. All prelims are multiple choice and were difficult for me at least since the material was so cursory it was difficult to gauge what would appear on exams and some questions felt somewhat trivial.

Lot of info to memorize, but easy class otherwise

I highly recommend taking Oceanography to anyone looking for an interesting and inspirational class (that is easy with minimal work!) Many of the lectures left me with a changed perspective of the world. Lectures are not mandatory(notes are posted)but I recommend attending to get the most out of the class! The only "HW" was a short weekly question.

One of the most inspirational profs. Least amount of work required. Homework was one journal entry a week about your feelings on the topic (170 words). The tests are detailed but all on the slides and highlighted. you dont have to go to lecture but make sure to memorize the slides before the test or watch the lectures online.

Oceanography is an interesting topic, but the class wouldn't have been nearly as interesting if it was taught by someone else. Prof. Monger is passionate about climate change and wants people to make an impact outside of class. Class is definitely not mandatory but Prof. Monger gives such good lectures that it's worth it to go.

Wow. What an amazing passionate professor. The class is an easy A if you keep up with the work, but you honestly should just take the class for the professor. He's extremely passionate and makes learning oceanography entertaining and manageable.

Literally the best teacher ever. He is so passionate about oceanography and so caring about his students. His interest in the subject and the fact that he is such a nice person makes your day so much better.

Hands down best professor I've ever had at Cornell. He genuinely wants you to do well. His class is truly inspirational, and he does an amazing job at teaching and informing you about current issues and makes you want to be a proactive person. Class was very enriching. Definitely take it.

Bruce Monger is an exceptional professor. He is truly inspirational. Put in a little bit of work and you will get an A!

Prof. Monger's class was the best. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should always show up for your own good! At first, the class felt super technical and somewhat of a drag. Looking back, however, I'm so thankful for how much I've learned in regard to climate change. Very inspiring, and overall super rewarding as a "life lessons" class.

One of the best professors Ive ever had at Cornell. Beyond the material, his grading criteria is super clear, he posts lecture videos online, and he literally highlights what you should know for exams in red. Watch the videos and take notes at 2x speed, youll be set. Not to mention he is phenomenal at inspiring you re: climate change

Professor Monger is one of the most passionate professors I've had at Cornell; I've heard many stories of students who've taken his class and afterwards claim he changed their lives. Easy class with some memorization. Pay attention in class (or watch them online) & study lecture slides and you'll do really well. Great science for non-science people

Great class except his pronounciation of "height" as "heighth" and "across" as "acrost" makes much of his lectures unlistenable. Paired with the many typos in his slides make for a frustrated lecture. "Cold tong"

Professor Monger is one of the top 3 professors I've had at Cornell. He's the man.

Bruce is the BEST. Incredibly passionate and inspirational.

Oceanography with Professor Monger changed my career aspirations entirely. I am now going to pursue a master's in environmental policy because of how his class inspired me to help protect our Earth from climate change. Even if you just watch the lectures online before the tests (I didn't attend a single class in person) you will learn something.

NOTE: 1560 has become more difficult compared to previous terms (as compared to comments by student who took it before). The course still holds very high value in oceanography, climate change and natural science knowledge for both major and non-majors. Bruce's stance and passion have not changed. Still amazing lectures. Beware of lab component.

Not only is this class easy, but it is amazing. Bruce is so inspiring and delivers the content really well (designed for everyone, not just science kids). I want to spend the rest of my professional career working in sustainability because of this class. Everyone should take this class before they graduate.

Great class, important and interesting material. Dont underestimate oceans though, theres a lot to memorize for the exams.

Prof Monger will change your life. He really cares about his students and making sure they learn instead of regurgitating info for a test. The lecture slides highlight exam material and a night of rewatching lectures will secure an A. Don't worry about your grade, seriously. Take this class if you want to be inspired to change the world.

Oceanography and Bruce truly changed me as a person and my entire perspective. The class is super easy, but the real takeaway is becoming more aware and active the current crises of climate change our planet is facing. Bruce is hilarious and this class is a must take for anyone at Cornell, can not recommend enough!!!

Bruce is legendary.

So kind, really great lecturer, and so passionate about the material! He was very understanding and made the online class accessible and simple with just a few quizzes and an easy final paper.

Professor Monger is one of the most passionate professors you'll have. His goal to inspire his students to make a change in the world is certainly admirable and makes the assignments seem meaningful. While the lectures were very information-heavy, nothing was too challenging. I'd definitely recommend for distribution requirement fulfillment.

love bruce!! didnt really think about the ocean much now all of a sudden i want to be an environmentalist lol. this class really is an easy A (disregard my grade) and even despite things being online and different he makes the lectures fun and easy, and even the longer lectures arent hard to follow. the assignments are easy and personal

Excellent lecturer that cares very deeply for environmental and oceanographic issues. Teaches you exactly what you need to know for quizzes/exams (and even highlights "exam-content" on his lecture slides). Stay on top of small-weekly assignments and do a thorough review before exams, and you'll get an good grade.

The course is extremely easy, yet quite inspirational. It is also very well-organized and the professor makes clear exactly what will be covered on the exams. This is definitely a class that you will remember for years to come.

Bruce is the best, no needs to tell you that twice. This class is super light and as long as you do the necessary work, you're guaranteed an A. Enjoy his expertise, it is so interesting to hear him speak. The class will blow your mind at times too. Overall amazing professor and cares so much about what he's teaching.

wonderful professor. one of my favorite classes.

Great class, accessible to nonscience majors, his passion for the future of the climate and world is infectious.

Professor Monger always ensured that every lecture was filled with interesting material. He always emphasized the importance of all students in the fight against climate change and really left a mark among all students in the class. Even with Covid restrictions, every lecture with hundreds of students felt special and really resonated within me.

Absolutely amazing class, professor, and person. Lectures were genuinely inspiring and super easy to follow. As long as you show up to class, you'll do really well on the assignments and exams

really nice guy. lectures were only 50 minutes, which prevented them from dragging, but full of interesting content. prof monger was super inspirational, and I learned a lot about climate change/science that has been very useful.

As close to a must-take class at Cornell as you can get. Not all lectures are amazing but you can learn about important things without being worried about hard tests or hw. He clearly cares about making the class accessible to everyone and even though it's nothing crazy I couldn't recommend the class and him more.

Many think it's an easy A and put in no work. It is an actual physical science class with content to be memorized. However, exam questions were 60% from last year's exam (which he gave us). Attendance wasn't mandatory and he was extremely fair on the test questions. Basically no homework every week. It's an easy A class with some effort!

Great professor, enjoyed his class. Class isn't too difficult, just study the lecture slides thoroughly.

Professor Monger is so inspiring. Though I took his classes online, his passion for environmentalism is still radiating. The Introductory Oceanography course was very easy, as test material is primarily based off PowerPoint contents. Would take again

Best professor ever. Don't miss out on taking a class with him while you're at Cornell.

Oceanography is a great choice for all (humanities majors who are bad at STEM like me, and those who are interested in the Earth sciences). Bruce is absolutely adorable. He has so much passion and joy for what he teaches, and it is delightful to see. If you attend lecture and study the review slides well, you will get a good grade :)

Class is a bit overhyped. While VERY passionate about climate change (2/3s of the final is about it), lectures are a little boring. An A takes effort and lots of memorizing, but a good grade without going to lectures is viable if you study the review slides a few days before. The content overall is interesting, it's just presented in a boring way.

Bruce Monger is an amazing lecturer who's passionate about oceanography and climate change. Just make sure to review slides and watch the prelim review videos and associated review slides and you will do well in the class.

Go to class, and pay attention, even just taking it for fun! Bruce is very inspiring and so engaging. Cool guest speakers too! There's a reason this class is on the list of 161 Things to Do. He wants students to learn and succeed - as long as they put in the effort. He will tell you ~1/4 of the questions on the exam. Such a memorable professor

Great class with an even better professor! Really passionate about the subject and caring about all students! All around great person!

Professor Monger is incredibly passionate about the topic, and this course is an easy overview of interesting material. If you review the slides before the exams, you will be fine. His lectures can sometimes feel dry and repetitive sometimes. Overall would recommend.

AMAZING lectures, mainly thanks to our great teacher. Lectures had the right amount of complexity and random facts/stories, made the course feel kind of like a history lesson with science, which is way better in my opinion. Also had very helpful "All you need to know" moments, as sometimes it can get detail heavy. Tests are easy, fair assigments.

He is so inspirational, kind, and I respect him so much as a human being. He makes you feel hopeful about the future and ready to take action for sustainability!

Prof Monger is a caring and inspirational person. He really cares about climate change. Just make sure you know EVERYTHING on the review slides for the tests. Also, write as close to 200 words for the weekly responses to get the EC.

While lectures are not required, they are enjoyable to sit in and are very inspiring. The class itself is not difficult, as long as you write the weekly 200-word (completion) responses. To study for exams, go over the practices and cover all the red text on slides. One of Cornell's best classes for a reason! Highly reccomend.

Definitely take this class for the distribution requirement. Basically no homework & fair chances for EC. Lectures aren't mandatory, but GO TO THE REVIEW LECTURES!! He'll tell you what'll be on the test and sometimes covers things that aren't on the review slides.

This was a great class. He cares so much about climate change and his passion for these topics really makes you want to start speaking up for our planet. All the information you need to know are in the lecture slides and take the practice tests in preparation for the exams.

Take oceanography, Bruce is great and it's really not a lot of work. Don't underestimate the tests though, they can end up being harder than you'd expect if you don't put in the work to study for them. Bruce cares a ton about climate change especially so the class will focus on that a good amount.

Does a great job of informing you of the state of climate change. Also made scientific concepts very accessible. Intro Oceanography is a very easy A/A+ if you just put in a little bit of effort; all MCQs, and he gives you condensed review slides that probably cover 90-95% of the content on the exam.

Overall, the material is engaging, and it is clear that the professor is passionate about climate change and ensuring students understand its severity. The course is harder than people say, as the exams require substantial studying and memorization. However, it's nice that attendance isn't required, and the review slides cover most of exam content.

haven't been to a single lecture and still did decent. just study old exams and look at review slides before the test for an hour and you'll get above a 90 almost guaranteed free ahh class lock in bro