MAR 105 Honors - Introduction to Oceanography

1. MAR 105 Honors - Introduction to Oceanography Dr. Anastasia

3. Attendance All students are expected to attend every class session of each course for which they are registered. Students are responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are in attendance.

4. Textbook Essentials of Oceanography, 5th edition, Tom Garrison. Brooks/Cole Wadsworth. 2008. 4th edition ok too No lab book

5. Grading  Lecture: 3 lecture exams will be given Lowest grade will be dropped ONLY IF all exams have been taken No- make-up exams 2 highest grades combine to make up 35% of your course grade  

6. Grading  Honors Projects: Individual Field Trip Report 5% Group Presentation/ Discussion 5%  

7. Grading  Laboratory: 35% of your course grade   lab exercises field trips quizzes

8. Grading Final Exam: A cumulative final exam will constitute 20% of your course grade. It will be given on the last day of class  

9. Extra Credit 10 current, oceanography-related articles and an in-depth analysis/ summary of each article Due by May 11th– NO LATE JOURNALS WILL BE ACCEPTED

10. Field Trips This course includes field trips that will take the place of lab periods. Attendance on these field trips is expected.

11. Lab Schedule PAY ATTENTION TO THE SCHEDULE LABS ARE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF WEEKEND FIELD TRIPS

14. Figure 1.1 (b) The relative amount of water in various locations on or near Earth’s surface. More than 97% of the water lies in the ocean. Of all water at Earth’s surface, ice on land contains about 1.7%, groundwater 0.8%, rivers and lakes 0.007%, and the atmosphere 0.001%.Figure 1.1 (b) The relative amount of water in various locations on or near Earth’s surface. More than 97% of the water lies in the ocean. Of all water at Earth’s surface, ice on land contains about 1.7%, groundwater 0.8%, rivers and lakes 0.007%, and the atmosphere 0.001%.

15. Figure 1.2: Some features of the world ocean. The average depth of the ocean is 4-1/2 times as great as average land elevation. Note the extent of the Pacific Ocean, Earth’s most prominent single feature.Figure 1.2: Some features of the world ocean. The average depth of the ocean is 4-1/2 times as great as average land elevation. Note the extent of the Pacific Ocean, Earth’s most prominent single feature.

16. The Ocean Ocean Facts: Covers 71% of the earth’s surface Accounts for 97% of the water on earth (rest in land ice, groundwater, lakes & rivers) Average depth = 3,796 meters (12,451 feet) (deepest = Mariana trench 11,022 m or 36,163 ft) Average temp = 3.9oC (only 39oF)

17. Oceanography is the scientific study of the ocean by applying traditional sciences, such as physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering, to all aspects of the ocean. Oceanography: What Is It?

18. Subdisciplines of Oceanography Marine Geology- Composition of ocean floor and the earth Physical oceanography- Movement of water (waves, currents…) Chemical Oceanography- Ocean’s dissolved solids and gases Marine biology- marine organisms, the impact of human activities on these organisms Marine Engineers- Design and build oil platforms, ships, harbors etc. that enable us to use the ocean wisely

19. Oceans of the World

20. Water Bodies of Long Island