Fall 2008-Earth and Planetary Sciences 01:460:120

Marine Sciences 11:628:120:01

Introduction to Oceanography

Black smokers on a mid-ocean ridge

General Information

Class Location:	Loree 024, Cook Campus
Schedule:	9:15 AM – 10:35 AM (1st period) Tuesday and Friday

Instructor:	Dr. Peter A. Rona
	Marine Sciences Building, Room 204E
	Corner of Dudley Road and College Farm Road,
	Cook Campus
	Telephone (732) 932-6555 Ext. 241
	e-mail: parona@rci.rutgers.edu
Office Hours:	Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 or by appointment

Required Text: Essentials of Oceanography, Fifth Edition, 2008, by Tom Garrison, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 368 p.

Course Description

The great age of ocean exploration is happening now. The course is designed to introduce students to the oceans through methods, rationale and discoveries with emphasis on the seafloor. We will learn the basic principles behind the exploration methods, and examine what these methods are revealing about the ocean. Students will experience the discoveries that are changing the way we think about our planet and beyond.

Goals and Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

*Develop basic knowledge in Earth and marine science.

*Correctly use vocabulary related to marine science and ocean exploration.

*Develop an understanding of how the oceans work.

*Achieve scientific literacy with respect to the oceans that will provide a basis for

understanding marine environmental and resource issues that affect our lives.

Course Admininstration

Grade:	Based on examinations and class participation as follows:
	Exam 1 25%
	Exam 2 25%
	Final Exam 40%
	Participation 10%
Make Up Examinations:	No make-up exams will be given without WRITTEN documentation from a Rutgers University Official. Missing an exam without WRITTEN documentation from a Rutgers University Official will result in an F on that exam. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Assignments:	Students are expected to read the assignments and view the related websites specified in the course syllabus BEFORE each class. Class assignments are subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class.
Course Materials:	The course will be a combination of lectures, readings, and discussions. Guest lecturers will provide additional expertise and perspective. Students are expected to attend all lectures, take notes, participate in discussions, and ask questions about the course material.

Course Web Sites

The course website is located at:
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~parona

Thomson Brooks/Cole Publishers have provided web pages that accompany your text.
The primary webpage is:
http://academic.cengage.com/earthscience/garrison/essentials5e
From that site you can navigate to individual chapter information and study resources.
Note that we are using the fifth edition of the text.

Additional web sites will be announced in class.

link to the Course Syllabus