1 OC 15 - Introduction to Oceanography Dr. Anastasia

1 Course Web Site www2.sunysuffolk.edu/anastaj

1 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.

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

1 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

1 Grading Laboratory: 35% of your course grade lab exercises field trips capstone discussion essays two lab reports

1 Grading Independent Field Trip Paper: – 5% of your course grade. A handout will be given to explain the details

1 Grading Final Exam: – A cumulative final exam will constitute 25% of your course grade. It will be given on the last day of class

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

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

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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 = 3.9 o C (only 39 o F)

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?

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