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Oceanography II Geology
112
Geology 112 is the second course in a two part General Oceanography
sequence (Geology
111 being the first). The course continues the study
of oceans and ocean basins, covering such topics as water chemistry,
climates, currents, waves, tides, coastlines, marine biology and
ecology, and ocean resources.
Course Goals
Geology 111 and 112 are college-level, introductory courses
designed to give you a broad survey of the physical, chemical,
geological, and biological processes of the oceans.
Lectures and laboratories are set up to compliment each other.
The lectures provide opportunity for presentation of theory, while
the labs give them some "hands on" experience with the concepts
they learn in lecture.
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Prerequisites
Geology
110 (Earth Science) or Geology
111 (1st semester)
- Instructional Material
- Textbook : Introductory Oceanography, by Harold V. Thurman,
8th edition, Macmillan Publishing Co.
- Oceanography Lab Manual, Departmental
Basic Concepts
- Waves and wave groups
- Tides
- Currents
- Beaches and shorelines
- Beaches and coasts; sediment; landforms; coastal dunes transport
mechanisms
- Biology of the oceans; cells; structure of living things;
- DNA; natural selection
- Marine organisms and environments
- Classification of marine organisms
- Distribution of marine organisms; habitats/ecosystems
- Ocean resources, mineral and energy, pollution
Course Matrix
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Lecture |
Lab |
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1 |
Waves |
Waves |
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2 |
Tides |
Tides |
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3 |
Currents and water masses |
Coasts |
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4 |
Coastal regions |
Preparation for Field Study; Field and sampling methods |
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5 |
The marine environment; |
Field Study Sandbridge |
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6 |
Biology of Marine Organisms |
Lab Quiz #1 |
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7 |
Biological productivity |
Beach projects due; Introduction to Research Project; Selecting
research Objectives; Selecting Sampling Sites |
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8 |
Biological productivity |
Marine Monerans and Protistans |
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9 |
Biological productivity |
Research cruise |
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10 |
The pelagic realm; |
Principles of Scientific Writing; Lab Work on Projects |
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11 |
The pelagic realm; |
Principles of Scientific Talks; Lab Work on Projects |
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12 |
The benthic realm |
Marine Invertebrates |
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13 |
The benthic realm |
Marine Vertebrates |
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14 |
Environmental Oceanography; |
Lab Test #2 |
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15 |
Resources from the Ocean |
- Presentations; Turn in papers
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16 |
Exam (during exam week) |
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Laboratory
The laboratory periods emphasize empirical methods in oceanography.
Numerous experiments and field trips will be conducted to you
an idea on practical application of principles learned in the
lecture.
Field Trips
The beach field trip is conducted to give the introductory
oceanography student, better insight as to how physical, chemical,
geological, and biological factors operate in a transitional environment.
The field trip is normally scheduled during the lab period for
labs held during the day. Night labs will be scheduled for a weekend
field trip. Attendance is required by all students. If night students
are unable to make the scheduled weekend trip, they should make
arrangements to attend during the day period during the week.
The students will submit a typed report concerning their findings
in the study area;
The research cruise is conducted aboard TCC’s ship, the
R/V
Matthew F. Maury, to give you better insight as to
how oceanographers conduct research in a study area. Where the
first semester cruise was orientation and familiarization, the
second semester cruise places you in a group oriented research
scenario where you will:
- Design a research project in one of four areas
- Submit research proposal outlining objectives, methods,
schedule
- Conduct research in a ocean environment
- Utilize oceanographic shipboard sampling techniques
- Write field descriptions
- Analyze samples in the lab as required for objectives
- Submit a typed report concerning your findings in the study
area
- Present findings in a professional group seminar
The cruise is required and will be held on a weekend. It will
take the place of the regularly scheduled laboratory period. Students
should make arrangements to be available. If the student absolutely
cannot attend the cruise, an alternate project will be selected.
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