Oceanography 201

Oceanography 201

Science of the Sea

Spring 2014

William Smith

wsmith@hawaii.edu

http://www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/OCEAN.html

Monday & Wed. 8:30-9:45amBLDG 5, R108

MW 9:45-10:15 or by request

Class Policies

Attendance:

• Mandatory

Come Prepared:

• Read assignments

• Review lecture notes and outlines

Please turn it off before arriving to class!

Cell Phones

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 @150 points each

Non-cumulative

Multiple choice

3x5” 1-sided card allowed

4 exams @150 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 TopicsReaction Paper/Discussion Topics

1. 2 assignments = 150 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. Overfishing1. Global Warming 2. Overfishing

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

1. 4 assignments worth up to 5 points toward your exam (e.g. 85% + 5 pts= 90%)

2. Review an article related to class content (e.g., Discover magazine, Time, Newsweek, local paper…) or selected video review. Legitimate internet articles O.K..

3. Write a 1-2 page summary-reaction paper, typed, double spaced, size 12 font. Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

GradingGradingEXAMINATIONS (4@150 pts) 600 points

Reaction Papers/Discussion (2@150 pts) 300 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

INVESTIGATING OCEANOGRAPHYAuthor SVERDRUPEdition/Copyright 14; Published Date 2014ISBN 9780078022913

• Cheating

• Plagiarism

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