Geological Sciences 01:460:120 – Fall 2007
Marine Sciences 11:628:120:01
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Introduction to Oceanography |
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Black smoker on a
mid-ocean ridge |
Direct link to the Course Syllabus
General
Information
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Class Location: |
Loree 024, Cook Campus |
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Schedule: |
9:15 AM – 10:35 AM (1st
period) Tuesday and Friday |
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Instructor: |
Dr. Peter A. Rona |
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Marine Sciences Building,
Room 204E |
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Corner of Dudley Road and
College Farm Road, |
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Cook Campus |
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Telephone (732) 932-6555
Ext. 241 |
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e-mail: parona@rci.rutgers.edu |
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Office Hours: |
Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 or by
appointment |
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Required Text: |
Essentials of
Oceanography, Fourth Edition,
2006, by Tom Garrison, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 368 p. |
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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:
*Correctly
use vocabulary related to marine sciences and ocean exploration.
*Develop
an understanding of geological and other processes of the oceans.
*Achieve
scientific literacy with respect to the oceans that will provide a basis for
understanding marine environmental
and resource issues.
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Grade: |
Based on examinations and
class participation as follows: |
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Exam
1 25% |
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Exam
2 25% |
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Final
Exam 40% |
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Participation
10% |
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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! |
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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. |
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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://now.brookscole.com/garrisoness4e
From that site you can navigate to individual chapter information and study
resources.
Note that we are using the fourth edition of the text.
Additional web sites will be announced in class.
link to the Course
Syllabus