All readings are from Sverdrup, Duxbury & Duxbury's "Fundamentals of Oceanography" 5th Edition. Although not specifically listed below, students should also read "Learning Objectives" at the beginning of each chapter and the Summary sections at the end of each chapter.
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Lecture Topic |
Readings from Sverdrup et al., 5th Ed. and NOAA web videos (click on link to access videos) |
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| 1 | Mon, May 16 | Introduction, Hydrologic Cycle, Origin of the Oceans | Ch. 2 and this NOAA web video on the water cycle |
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Plate Tectonics, Shape of the Ocean Basins
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Ch. 3, 4 and this NOAA web video on plate tectonics |
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Quiz 1, Structure of the Oceans, Light/Sound/How Organisms Respond,
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Ch. 5 |
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Wind Driven Circulation, Coriolis Effect EXAM I |
Ch. 7 and this NOAA web video on ocean currents |
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Thermohaline Circulation, Conveyor Belt Controls
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Ch. 7 |
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Tues, May 24 | Waves, Tsunamis, Coasts | Ch. 8, 9 and this NOAA web video on waves |
| Wed, May 25 |
Quiz 2, Tides, Marine Ecology &
Ecological Hotspots
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Ch. 8, 10 and this NOAA web video on tides | |
| Thurs, May 26 |
Pollution Threats
EXAM II |
Ch. 9, 10 and this NOAA web video on pollution in the ocean | |
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Sustainable Fisheries & Sanctuaries
Check up on the fish you eat at NOAA's "Fishwatch" Site |
Ch. 11 and this NOAA web video on Food, Water, and Medicine from the Sea |
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Quiz 3, Climate & Ocean-El Niņo and La Niņa | Ch. 6 |
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Climate & Ocean, Hurricanes & Typhoons, EXAM III | Ch. 6 and this NOAA web video on Hurricanes |