Oceanus: The Marine Environment

OCEN-1010-371

Introduction to Oceanography

Spring 2003

Texts:

Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science, Tom Garrison, 4^th ed (ISBN 0-534-37557-X)

Oceanus: The Marine Environment Study Guide, Tom Garrison/Ruth Lebow, 9^th ed (ISBN 0-534-37563-4)

On Campus Meetings (Warwick):

January 28th, 7 to 9 pm, Room 1130, Orientation meeting

February 25th, 7 to 9 pm, Room 1130, Test #1 (Lessons 1 thru 8)& Discussion session

April 1st, 7 to 9 pm, Room 1130, Test #2 (Lessons 9 thru 17)& Discussion session

April 29th, 7 to 9 pm, Room 1130, Test #3 (Lessons 18 thru 26)

Tests will be 50 multiple-choice questions each.

Writing assignments:

A short paper will be due at the time of each test.

Topic will be about a person who made significant contributions to Oceanography mentioned in the textbook in the chapters for that unit.

Grading:

Each test is worth 28 points. Each paper is worth 5 points. One point bonus!

Contact information:

Web Pages:

Fax: 825-2081

Phone: 825-2212

I will be at this number from 8:30 to 9:00, MWF.

The lab technician will answer phone at other times.

Physics Department Secretary: 825-2175

Office of Academic Affairs (Liston Campus)

Phone: 455-6113