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Oceanography 201
Oceanography 201
Science of the Sea
Spring 2014
William Smith
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
See student handbook on conduct code orhttp://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html