Oceanography
2006-2007, Semester 2
C. Martin
E05

Class Outline

Objective: Oceanography is an extension of Marine Biology and is offered to serious marine science students who wish to broaden their knowledge. It is an interdisciplinary approach to studying the oceans allowing the students to use chemical, physical, biological and geographical principles. Independent research projects, experimentation and field trips are part of this course.

Unit I: Geological Oceanography

History
Origin of Earth and Oceans
Plate Tectonics
Marine Provinces
Marine Sediments

Unit II: Chemical and Physical Oceanography

Properties of Water
Air-Sea Interactions
Ocean Circulation
Waves
Tides
The Shore
Coastal Waters

Unit III: Biological Oceanography

Productivity and Energy Transfer
Animals of the Benthic Environment
Animals of the Pelagic Environment



Unit IV: Ecological/Environmental Oceanography

Exploitation of Marine Resources
Marine Pollution


Books: Books will be assigned and will need to be brought to class each day

Notebooks: Everyone is required to have a 3-ring binder or folder to collect
information from the class. Quiz grades may come directly
from the notes and notebooks will be available for use.

Grading: All grades carry equal weight with varying amounts of points
given for individual types of assignments.