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Marine Biology

Marine Biology. Instructor:. Michelle Smith. E-mail:. miliefsk@hawaii.edu. Powerpoint Presentations Available:. www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/. Michelle’s Office Location. & Hours. Hale ‘Imiloa 136. M 11:30-1:30 TR 12:30-1:30 . Class Time. & Location. Tuesday & Thursday

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Marine Biology

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  1. Marine Biology

  2. Instructor: Michelle Smith E-mail: miliefsk@hawaii.edu

  3. Powerpoint Presentations Available: www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

  4. Michelle’s Office Location & Hours Hale ‘Imiloa 136 M 11:30-1:30 TR 12:30-1:30

  5. Class Time & Location Tuesday & Thursday 11:15-12:30 pm Hale ‘Imiloa 123

  6. Class Policies • Attendance: • Mandatory • Come Prepared: • Read assignments • Review lecture notes and outlines • Cell Phones & Beepers: Please turn it off before arriving to class!

  7. Course Description • Introduction to the biology, ecology and geology of stony corals and the reef structures they build. • Topics include, but not limited to, the following: • Photobiology • Biochemistry • Physiology • Reproduction • Ecology • Reef formation • Biogeography and evolution of stony corals • Human interaction with its ocean resources

  8. Course Goals • By the end of this course the student should: • understand and appreciate the special characteristics of coral reef environments, especially Hawaiian reefs. • understand ecological principles associated with coral reefs. • describe vertebrates and invertebrates associated with coral reefs. • develop an understanding of how coral reefs are threatened and what we can do to protect them.

  9. Course Objectives • Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: • understand the process of scientific inquiry • understand the difference between hypotheses, theories and laws in science • understand the classification process and be able to classify organisms into different kingdoms and phyla

  10. Course Objectives • Demonstrate an understanding marine biology with an emphasis on: • Scientific method • Classification of living things • Ocean environment • Primary production • Plankton • Nekton • Coral reef communities

  11. Course Objectives • Describe the ecological relationships among the living components of the ocean world and their interactions with the physical environment : • food webs • predator-prey relationships • competitors for common resources • symbiotic associations • zonation

  12. Course Objectives • Discuss the impacts of human activities on coral reefs and the significance of these impacts to Pacific island nations and states, for example: • overfishing • species introductions • point & nonpoint source pollution • global warming and ozone depletion

  13. Attendance • Attendance is mandatory. • If a class is to be missed the Instructor must be notified and as to the reason why. • Attendance is worth 100 points toward your lecture grade. • Each unexcused absence will result in a deduction of 10 points

  14. Reaction Papers 2-3 page reaction paper (100 points each) • Find and attach article related to selected topics • TOPICS: • Marine Debris • Antarctic Krill

  15. Review Session You ask questions Jeopardy game Coral Reproduction Broadcast spawning Brooding Asexual Repro Sexual Repro Potluck

  16. EXAMINATIONS: Bring your own scantron At bookstore 6 for $1.25

  17. Exams Exams (6)= 100 points each Allowed a 1-sided 3x5” note card 50 multiple choice questions Final exam is exam 4

  18. Missed Exam Policy Contact your instructor (email)! No retest unless a legitimate reason Take exam next class time

  19. Extra Credit Assignments 6 assignments worth up to 5 points toward your exam; Each one due at exam. Attend a lecture at Waikiki Aquarium, Hanauma Bay Education Center, participate in a beach or algae cleanup… Review an article related to class content (e.g., Discover magazine, National Geographic, local paper…). No internet articles. Write a 1 page summary-reaction paper, typed, double spaced, size 12 font. Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

  20. Waikiki Aquarium Trip • Sign waver • Be on time • Free to students during assigned time • If you can’t make it on assigned day then you can attend another time, but must pay admission fee ($5) • Plan on being there for 2 hours

  21. Grading EXAMINATIONS: 6 quizzes @ 100 points each, non cumulative 1 sided 3x5 inch note card Reaction Papers: 2 @ 100 points each WAIKIKI AQUARIUM ASSIGNMENT: 100 points ATTENDANCE: 100 points, unexcused absence 10 points deducted Total: 1000 points

  22. Grading

  23. How to succeed in this class • Read text and outlines • Review lecture notes as often as possible • Study in groups • Hand in material on time • Ask questions

  24. Academic Dishonesty • Cheating • Plagiarism • See student handbook on conduct code or • http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html

  25. Required Readings Castro & Huber, 2008. Marine Biology, 7/e

  26. Recommended Readings • Gulko, D.,1998. Hawaiian Coral Reef Ecology. Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, HI. • Hoover, J.P., 1993. Hawaii’s Fishes: A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers, and Aquarists. Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, HI. • Hoover, J.P., 1998. Hawaii’s Sea Creatures: A Guide to Marine Invertebrates. Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, HI. • Gulko, D. & Eckert, K., 2004. Sea Turtles: An Ecological Guide. Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, HI.

  27. Web Resources • cramp.wcc.hawaii.edu/ • http://www.hawaii.edu/mop/ • www.noaa.gov • life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/mbweb.html • http://www.reefbase.org/

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