MiraCosta Oceanography Tu-Th Schedule – Spring 2012

                            

 

Date

Class Meeting Lecture and Discussion Topics

Homework        Textbook Reading and Online Video Viewing

Tu 1/24    

Course Introduction

Importance of Studying the Ocean

Brief History of Marine Science     

Syllabus

Ch 1 p. 1-33

EV Videos  2 & 9

Th 1/26    

The Scientific Method        

Origin of Earth, Moon, Ocean, & Life

Geologic Time and Age of the Earth         

Ch 1 p. 1-33

EV Video 1

Tu 1/31

Plate Tectonic Theory

Seafloor Spreading and Subduction

Oceanographic Research topic due

Ch 2 p. 34-73

 

EV Video 3

Th 2/2

Evidence for the Plate Tectonic Theory

Ch 2 p. 34-73

EV Video 4

Tu 2/7

Methods of Studying the Seafloor                                     Continental Margin Seafloor                       

Deep-Ocean Basin Seafloor

Ch 3 p. 74-95

EV Video 5

Th 2/9

Marine Sediments                                       

Ch 4 p. 96-127

EV Video 6

Sat 2/11

9 AM 

Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip-Torrey Pines Beach -

 Coastal Geology and Tectonics Theme

Online Fieldtrip guide

Tu 2/14

Marine Seafloor Resources – Physical and Energy 

Ch 4 p. 96-127

EV Video 24

Th 2/16

Physical and Chemical Properties of Seawater

 

Review for Exam 1                           

Ch 5 p. 128-159

EV Videos 7 and 8

Exam 1 Study Guide        Practice Exam 1

Tu 2/21

Atmospheric Properties, Processes & Circulation                  Storm Systems, Weather Patterns and Climate  

Oceanographic Research proposal paper due

Ch 6 p. 160-191

EV Video 10

Th 2/23

Exam 1 – (Chapters 1 through 4)                                             (Bring a 100-answer scantron card and #2 pencil!)

Exam 1 Study Guide        Practice Exam 1

Tu 2/28

Ocean surface currents and Gyres                        

Ch 7 p. 192-221

EV Video 11

Th 3/1

Ocean vertical currents, and Deep circulation      

Review for Exam 2            

Ch 7 p. 222-229

EV Video 12

Exam 2 Study Guide        Practice Exam 2   

Tu 3/6

Water Waves – Causes and Dynamics                                      Wind Waves - Origin and Behavior

Ch 8 p. 230-244

EV Video 13+

Th 3/8

Exam 2 – (Chapters 5 through 7)  

(Bring a 100-answer scantron card and #2 pencil!)

Exam 2 Study Guide        Practice Exam 2   

Sat 3/10

9 AM 

Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip -  Blacks Beach

Waves and Currents Theme

Online Fieldtrip guide

Tu 3/13

Breaking Waves – Surfing

Origin and nature of Tsunamis

Ch 8 p. 245-253  

EV Video 14

Th 3/15

Origin and nature of Tides                                      

Ch 9 p. 260-283 

EV Video 15

Tu 3/20

Spring Break – No Class

 

Th 3/22

Spring Break – No Class

 

Tu 3/27

Coastlines, Beaches, and Shoreline Processes

Ch 10 p. 284-311

EV Video 16

Th 3/29

Human Influences on Coastal Environments         

Review for Exam 3   

Research Bibliography due               

Ch 11 p. 312-343

EV Video 17

 Exam 3 Study Guide        Practice Exam 3       

Tu 4/3

Primary bio-production                                                               Types of Phytoplankton and Seaweeds                

Marine Feeding Relationships

Ch 13 p. 371-403

EV Video 20

 

Th 4/5

Exam 3 – (Chapters 8 through 11)

(Bring a 100-answer scantron card and #2 pencil!)

Exam 3 Study Guide        Practice Exam 3         

Sa 4/7    9 AM 

Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip - Moonlight Beach

Coastal  Processes Theme

Online Fieldtrip guide

Tu 4/10

Marine Life - Evolution & Classification

Marine Life - Physical Factors and Habitats  

Ch 12 p. 344-354           Ch 12 p. 355-369

EV Videos 18 and 19

Th 4/12

Marine Invertebrates and Fishes                                      

Marine Communities                                               

Ch 14 p. 404-435

Ch 15 p. 436-467

EV Videos 21 and 23

Tu 4/17

Marine Fishes and Mammals                           

Marine Communities                                               

Ch 14 p. 404-435

Ch 15 p. 436-467

EV Videos 22 and 23

Th 4/19

Marine Biological Resources– Marine Fisheries                         

Ch 13 p. 413-415

Ch 4 p. 125-126

EV Video 24

Tu 4/24

Marine Biological Resources– Marine Fisheries                         

Ch 13 p. 413-415

Ch 4 p. 125-126

EV Video 24

Th 426

Environmental Concerns  -- Coastal Pollution      

           

Oral presentation written outline due -

Ch 11 p. 312-343

EV Video 25

Teacher’s References

Tu 5/1

Environmental Concerns  -- Coastal Pollution

 

Ch 11 p. 312-343

EV Video 25

Teacher’s References

Th 5/3

Environmental Concerns – Global Warming / Climate Change

Ch 16 p. 468-495

EV Videos 25 and 26

Su 5/6     9 AM    

Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip  -  Birch Aquarium Marine Life and Environmental Issues Theme

Online Fieldtrip guide

Tu 5/8

Student  Presentations -- See website for details

Prepare Presentation

Th 5/10

Student  Presentations -- See website for details

Prepare Presentation

Tu 5/15

Student  Presentations -- See website for details

Prepare Presentation

Th 5/17

Student  Presentations -- See website for details

Review for Final Exam                             

Final Study Guide        Final Practice Exam 

Tu 5/22

Final Exam  - 5:00 PM  (Chapters 12  through 15)

Final Study Guide        Final Practice Exam 

 

Note: This is a tentative schedule and may be changed by the instructor at anytime during the semester.   Students will be notified in a timely basis if changes are made.