1. Oceanography 201 Science of the Sea Spring 2009 March 26, 2006

2. Michelle Smith miliefsk@hawaii.edu www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

3. KCC Monday 11-11:50 Wed. 10-11:50 Iliahi 107

4. KCC Kalia 218 Mon. 12:30-1:30; Wed. 12:30-1:30

5. Please turn it off before arriving to class!

6. Introduction to oceanography with special emphasis on scientific method theory of plate tectonics bathymetry of the ocean basins interactions between the ocean and atmosphere seawater chemistry patterns and generation of ocean currents and waves physical properties of the ocean generation of ocean tides distribution of life in the oceans flow of energy and matter through the marine ecosystem

7. Modes of Instruction b b assigned text readings b b class lectures b b examinations b b Reaction paper/discussion assignments b b videos b b assigned text readings b b class lectures b b examinations b b Reaction paper/discussion assignments b b videos

8. Exams b b 4 exams @100 points each b b Non-cumulative b b Multiple choice b b 3x5” 1-sided card allowed b b 4 exams @100 points each b b Non-cumulative b b Multiple choice b b 3x5” 1-sided card allowed

9. Missed Exam Policy Contact your instructor (email)! No retest unless a legitimate reason Take exam next class time

10. Reaction Paper/Discussion Topics 1. 5 assignments = 100 points each 2. Review an article related to topics provided by instructor 3. Article selection from journals Internet journals O.K., but not nonjournal website. 4. Write a 2 page summary-reaction paper, Attach article to paper (photocopy or cut it out).

11. Reaction Paper/Discussion Topics 1. 1. Global Warming 2. 2. Alternative Energy 3. 3. Marine Pollution 4. 4. Overfishing 5. 5. Exotic Species Impact 1. 1. Global Warming 2. 2. Alternative Energy 3. 3. Marine Pollution 4. 4. Overfishing 5. 5. Exotic Species Impact Reaction paper will be discussed in class on due date. Participation expected.

12. Grading EXAMINATIONS (4@100 pts)400 points4@1 Reaction Papers/ Discussion (5@100 pts)500 points5@100 ATTENDANCE100 points Total 1000 points

13. Grading

14. Read text and outlines Review lecture notes as often as possible Study in groups Hand in material on time Ask questions

15. Course Text Essentials of Oceanography by Thurman & Trujillo (9 th edition)

16. www.prenhall.com/trujillo An online study guide: On-line quizzes Writing exercises Web links Companion Web Site:

17. Cheating Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html