Oceanography 201

Oceanography 201

Science of the Sea

Spring 2009

March 26, 2006

Michelle Smith

miliefsk@hawaii.edu

www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

KCC Monday 11-11:50 Wed. 10-11:50Iliahi 107

KCC

Kalia 218

Mon. 12:30-1:30; Wed. 12:30-1:30

Please turn it off before arriving to class!

Introduction to oceanography with special emphasis on

• scientific method

• theory of plate tectonics

• bathymetry of the ocean basins

• interactions between the ocean and atmosphere

• seawater chemistry

• patterns and generation of ocean currents and waves

• physical properties of the ocean

• generation of ocean tides

• distribution of life in the oceans

• flow of energy and matter through the marine ecosystem

Modes of Instructio

n

Modes of Instructio

n assigned text readings class lectures examinations Reaction paper/discussion

assignments videos

assigned text readings class lectures examinations Reaction paper/discussion

assignments videos

ExamsExams

4 exams @100 points each

Non-cumulative

Multiple choice

3x5” 1-sided card allowed

4 exams @100 points each

Non-cumulative

Multiple choice

3x5” 1-sided card allowed

Missed Exam Policy

Contact your instructor (email)!

No retest unless a legitimate reason

Take exam next class time

Reaction Paper/Discussion

Topics

Reaction Paper/Discussion

Topics

1. 5 assignments = 100 points each

2. Review an article related to topics provided by instructor

3. Article selection from journals Internet journals O.K., but not nonjournal website.

4. Write a 2 page summary-reaction paper, Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

Reaction Paper/Discussion

Topics

Reaction Paper/Discussion

Topics

1. Global Warming 2. Alternative Energy3. Marine Pollution4. Overfishing5. Exotic Species Impact

1. Global Warming 2. Alternative Energy3. Marine Pollution4. Overfishing5. Exotic Species Impact

Reaction paper will be discussed in class on due date. Participation expected.Reaction paper will be discussed in class on due date. Participation expected.

GradingGradingEXAMINATIONS (4@100 pts) 400 points

Reaction Papers/Discussion (5@100 pts) 500 points

ATTENDANCE 100 pointsTotal 1000 points

GradingGrading

• Read text and outlines• Review lecture notes as often as possible• Study in groups • Hand in material on time• Ask questions

Course TextCourse Text

                        

Essentials of Oceanographyby

Thurman & Trujillo (9th edition)

www.prenhall.com/trujillo

An online study guide:• On-line quizzes• Writing exercises• Web links

Companion Web Companion Web Site:Site:

• Cheating

• Plagiarism

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