Awesome class! He is very clear and really knows about the subject! Answers every single question! :) Even though attendance is not mandatory, it is better if you go to every single class.. because the exam questions come from his lecture! I really enjoyed his class! And if you have any question, just ask! He is really nice!!

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. He's a good teacher but his exams are too demanding. Grades are based on 3 exams, 10 HW, and 1 final. Exams are mostly SHORT ANSWER. He gives you a study guide of 50 S.A. questions and picks 17, which are the exact same ones on the exam. Takes 3/4 sentences to answer each question fully. Way too much study, take someone else.

If you are interested in oceanography take his class. Professor Ellis is a very intelligent person who knows his material. Always willing to help you out and his lectures are very interesting because he explains them so simple for anyone to understand. Learned so much from him. Be ready to be challenged. Not an easy class

I really liked Professor Ellis. His class was extremely fascinating and surprisingly fun. He answered every question with enthusiasm and even took time after class to help you or discuss various ocean related topics with you. He was very personable, friendly, and extremely understanding. His subject was not easy by any means, but he taught it well.

Nicest guy ever and very well traveled. Has a great passion for what he does and knows EVERYTHING! If you love the subject, take his class. 3 tests-100?s mult choice, 10 current events, and 1 cumulative final. His tests are pretty dang hard but he's always available for help. although its a hard class he's a hard guy to not like!

Professor Ellis teaches Labs in the field(no book) Exellent way to learn! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful during and after class. This is not an "easy A". There is a quiz every class based on the previous weeks field trip.If you love the marine environment and really want to learn, he's your man! If you just need a lab,choose someone else.

He is a rad guy! I learned so much in his class and really enjoyed it. He is real about what you need to know and learn. Not only is he passionate about what he teaches, he has the experience to back up what he says. Take his class

I loved this teacher! You could just tell he loved his job and had passion for the subject. He taught well, but rereading in the book helped a lot. His tests are EXTREMELY difficult so you really have to study and forget about missing a class or zoning out or else you'll most likely not score well. Highly recommend him though.

Oh my goodness, I kind of fell in love with this professor. Not only is he incredibly smart, he's funny, shows Finding Nemo clips and surf videos in class (very important tbh), and often lets class out early (not that I would mind listening to him for the full time). I've always loved the ocean, but his class made me want to be a marine scientist.

AWESOME TEACHER!!! Has a great passion for what he teaches, and is always willing to help out! Very friendly and loves to share information and answer questions! You will have to study hard, but you will learn so much! Super interesting!! One of the best teacher's at OCC!!

Definitely one of my favorite teachers I've ever had. Really knows what he is talking about and even goes off track sometimes to tell you some really interesting stuff. His lectures are great and filled with cool slides, personal experiences, and tons of intriguing information. Offers office hours to help, and really cares. Great guy, very smart.

Professor Ellis is an outstanding instructor. In the honors section, he expects you to be able to explain concepts to show your understanding instead of just memorizing key terms for a multiple choice test. He is an overall great guy, and is a very fair grader. He is not vague; you will know what you need to study for the 4 exams.

Amazing teacher, very thorough, great guy. Would love to take all his classes

I took this course online, but Mr. Ellis had an optional meet and greet before the course started which was really helpful! The course is a lot of work, especially since it was online, but he was REALLY helpful with any questions I had. This is NOT my major, but it was an interesting class.

Robert Ellis is an amazing professor. He loves his job and field of study so much and you can tell just by the way he teaches with great enthusiasm. His energy in the classroom is so positive and makes you want to be there. His lectures are amazing, no words, just pictures. Great class, great dude. You wont leave his class without loving the ocean!

ROB IS THE BEST PROFESSOR ON THE FACE OF THIS EARTH. THE END.

I learned the most about the world and the universe that I never expected from an oceanography course; he's an amazing teacher. I would recommend this class to anyone with even a hint of curiosity who is just looking to learn more about the world and the way it works.

love love love him. he expects a lot out of tests, they are short answer/essay, but he gives you all the material and chances to prepare for them.

By the far the best professor you will ever take. He is amazing and I wish I could take this class again.

Robert is an amazing instructor. If you have a passion for Marine Science, take his class. If you dont, take his class, and you will. I can promise you that. Amazing amazing amazing teacher. I have learned so much and I have enjoyed every moment spent in his classes.

I took professor Ellis for Intro to Oceanography and absolutely loved his class. He's so smart, very interesting to listen to in my opinion.. And for you ladies out there, he's so charming. I would definitely take the class again, he made me super interested in the ocean and all that is involved with it. Study hard and show up to class!!

Professor Ellis knows his stuff, he is really helpful but his test are hard you really need to study for his exams and go to his office hours to pass amazing Professor you will learn and will enjoy the world in a new way, but it is a tough class.

One of my favorite professors at this school. He knows what he's talking about. Not only is he very knowledgeable in the subject, he can pretty much answer any question any student asks and even relate it back to marine science. He had me wanting to switch my major! Loved this class and actually wish I could keep taking him. Highly recommend

Lectures can be long. Material can go over your head if you doze off or get lost. You MUST take notes off what he is saying, his power points are just pictures. Tests are hard, the study material he gives you is a lot of information to review. He's very helpful and homework is sparse and easy to keep up with.

Very knowledgable and passionate about the subject. I would recommend reading before class so that you know exactly what to expect and how to take notes. His PowerPoint slides are only pictures and he verbally explains all his points so make sure to pay attention! Assigns current event papers that are due before class begins or it won't be accepted

Robert Ellis is an amazing professor. His lectures aren't the usual, his slides don't have bullet points, so you need to follow along pretty well to write down what you need. He gives you the option to do little homework assignments and has review questions to go along with the tests. The tests are pretty difficult though.

Rob is one of the best teachers I've had at OCC. He is so knowledgeable about the ocean and makes the class fun for anyone. The tests can be challenging, but he offers study guides. He does talk fast and does not have power point slides so I recorded the lectures. He curves grades in the end! Super awesome class and a highly recommended teacher!

He shows that he really cares about what he's teaching

Robert Ellis is amazing. He's passionate and really knows his stuff! The exams are rather extensive so studying, reading and showing up to the lectures is key to passing! Not too much homework so the class is easily manageable. I would take him again or recommend him for this subject for sure!

Prof Ellis knows his stuff. He is passionate about the ocean and wants you to share his passion, too. Even if you aren't majoring in marine science, he shows you how it relates to everyone and every major. He makes complicated concepts easy to understand, you just need to pay attention. His tests are hard, but take good notes and you'll be fine.

One of my favorite professors at orange coast. He is a little bit of a tough grader but doable. Has great experience in oceanography and does very interesting lectures

Mr. Ellis' lectures are so interesting! He makes the boring stuff fun and relatable. 4 (100 q.) multiple choice exams. 1 finals that only helps your grade. He is very funny and patient. He really wants us to understand the material so he will go over things until we understand! Take him for oceanography. I promise you will not regret it!

I never thought that I would love and enjoy Oceanography so much but I would totally do it over. I aced all 4 exams so I got to skip out on the cumulative final. His lectures are very interesting and you can definitely feel his passion for the subject. Take the study guides seriously and take good notes. Don't ever miss class!! Highly recommend!!

Excellent professor!! I took 4 classes by Mr. Ellis and he is one of the best professors I've ever had at OCC. Really cares about his students, knows his stuff, and has endless stories to help you relate. Extremely helpful, and IMO the best professor in the Marine Bio department. I strongly encourage taking his Aquarium Science class

Professor Ellis is one of the best teachers I've ever had! He's passionate about what he teaches and he gives examples from his experiences it made me passionate about oceanography that I might change my major! I highly suggest taking him! His exams are based off of the lectures and if you pay attention and study you'll be fine. He's attractive too

He is probably the best teacher I've ever had because he has so many different ways of explaining a difficult topic that he makes it easier to understand! He's approachable and patient which is important for some of the topics he teaches. Has a lot of field experience and talks about how he applied the things we have learned. He offers extra credit

One of my favorite professors ever. lectures are fun and entertaining. Professor Ellis is very passionate about the subject and cares about his students. that being said, this is not the easiest of classes. Test are short answer and hard. Definitely take him if this is your major. Hes the best in the department but be prepared to work for that A.

10 homeworks: 10 pts 4 exams: 100 pts Optional Final: 400 pts and can replace all exams (can only help) Total: 500 pts Extra credit (Spring 2018): 10 Student instruction sessions (1 pt each, +5 if you went to all 10) 4 SLO quizzes(1 pt each, just be there) Attend lecture and read book. His tests will check for understanding. Don't just memorize.

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Rob is so passionate about Marine Science and it really shows. He is one of my favorite professors I've had so far- he is good at responding/giving feedback and encourages students to get involved This is not an easy class, be prepared to study. Two tests and one final at the end, all are hard but curved. Homework is minimal and kind of fun.

I loved this class. With his encouragement, I was a marine science major for a period of time. He is super interesting during lectures, and makes an effort to make everything interesting. Super kind, and willing to help if you ask. Make sure you do the weekly articles.

Rob is so passionate about marine science and it really motivated me to learn the material. I loved learning in this class and I learned so much for a 100 level course. With this said, this course is a challenge! Rob's tests expect you to know the ins and outs of terms and how they all relate to each other. DON'T FORGET YOUR WEEKLY ARTICLES!!

Professor Ellis is one of the best teachers at OCC he is very passionate about marine biology so if this is your major I strongly encourage you to take his class. Be prepared to study a lot to pass his test and take good notes. He expects detailed answers on test and is more than happy to help if you go to office hours.

Offers 15 points of e.c. if you go to 10 supplemental instruction sessions which are 50 minutes each or 1 pt for each one you go to. You are graded on 4 (100 question) exams (100 pts each) and 10 extremely easy hw assignments (10 pts each). To do well you must turn your hw in on time and make sure to show up and really understand everything he says

Professor Ellis is one of the nicest professors ever. His lectures really show how intelligent and knowledgeable he is in Marine Science. However, his tests are really hard for a 100 class. Be prepared to study a lot. He does offer extra credit (15 points) and his homework assignments are very easy.

I loved taking his class. His lectures were heavy, but I really enjoyed everything that he lectured about. He's extremely passionate and caring. Pretty funny too. If you want to get ahead as a marine biology major, you should take all of his classes. He's a professor that will make you want to major in marine biology.

This professor is awesome. Smart and great personality. One of the best I've had. But what a waste of time. I'm an economics major and because of his test I have to spend more time on this subject than econ/math. Test are hard if you don't study. One thing I didn't like is he said no need for the txt book, but you definitely should read it lol.

Best teacher ive Had so far!!! He is super friendly. I got an A with doing my homework and studying to the exams. He offers extra credit

I loved taking his class. His lectures were heavy, but I really enjoyed everything that he lectured about. He's extremely passionate and caring. He's a professor that will make you want to major in marine science.

Professor Ellis is a good teacher but he is a tough grader, it seems to be difficult to please him however, he is very kind and you can see he genuinely cares about his students success.

Professor Ellis is a great teacher; all of the tests are based upon the lectures he gives in class, so be sure to show up and you'll get an A no problem, but if you miss class its extremely hard to catch up. Theres zero homework and weekly extra credit opportunities, so do the EC! He is very thorough, funny and passionate about the class. Take him!

Professor Ellis has been by far my favorite professor I've ever taken. He takes pride in what he does and is always willing to help during his office hours. This is also the hardest class I've had, I'm still not sure what my grade will be but I can without a doubt he does all he can do to make sure his students understand the material.

Prof. Ellis came as a surprisingly enjoyable instructor. Im a business major so this was just for the science credit but I can honestly say I learned a lot and even readjusted my views on the environment and global events. The class is 100% lecture and theres a TON of info but he is happy to repeat anything, just ask :) Only 4 tests, EC offered.

Whether you need to take a science for your general education or are getting started in marine science as a field, take Rob's classes. Extremely well organized class, clear expectations, and incredible, fascinating lectures. He speaks encyclopedically about the field with gripping passion and unpacks dense concepts with ease. Don't miss out!

Really good professor, lectures all the material you need to know for tests, understanding and really nice dude

Professor Ellis is a very knowledgeable man with incredibly detailed and interesting lectures! He's genuinely passionate about the field and a pretty nice guy. Bare in mind, however, that you *must* pay attention in order to pass. His quizzes aren't too tough if you know the material, but his exams were insanely hard--take thorough notes and study!

Rob is amazing, sadly he was only there once a week for lectures. The rest of the time was spent with our aquarium managers. Unfortunately mine was Libby Singh and she was so awful she made me want to skip class most days. She would shame you for not knowing an answer and was so rude.

Professor Ellis is a very knowledgeable, passionate teacher who you will learn new things from. A tip would be to do all of the extra credit-- they seem small but they will be worth it at the end of the semester. Studying can be hard, but there is a generous curve. The exams are 100MCQ tests 4 times and if you get an A you can skip the final.

I took this class irl and failed but the online version is better. I'm not great at irl lectures so this class was more my style definitely. He lays it all out on canvas so there's a pattern. Each week has the same work/layout just with different chapters. Discussions are graded heavy so don't miss any. You can tell he's passionate about the ocean.

Great prof & is a passionate person about marine science. Lectures involve him lecturing about the current topic and answering questions when they arise. Coming to lecture is recommended. 4 100pt tests with weekly extra credit & optional final that is worth 300pts & will be added to your best exam + extra credit to replace final grade if better.

Great professor

He does applied marine science so in turn you have people complain on here because the answers aren't fed to them. He gives great lectures and puts them into practical senses. Very knowledgeable, passionate and humble. In order to succeed in his courses you definitely want to be passionate and willing to learn.

i am terrible at science like it doesnt click in my mind. but this professor not only simplifies everything for you but explains everything step by step and connects it to the real world. if you dont show up to class or try, you will not pass and thats given for any class. come to class, be attentive, and ask questions. it really is easy, so study!

I took Marine Bio with this professor and though his lectures start off slow especially if you have already taken Oceanography beforehand, He is very funny and entertaining. Also, even though the grading is based on exams, which there are three of and a research project, The project is quite fun because you get to go into the field and be hands on

grade is mostly from exams, lots of extra credit opportunities, lectures can be confusing but he'l always answer questions and explains things very well