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PREAMBLE
Introduction
PART I
Ocean World
Plate Tectonics
Margins/Basins
Review 1
Sediments
Chemistry
PART II
Atmosphere
Ocean Circuln.
Waves
Tides
PART III
Coasts
Ocean Life
Primary Prodn.
Mar. Animals
Communities
Mar. Resources
Env. Concerns
VISUALS
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TEXT
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NOTES
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First Review Session

Notes on Exam:

  • Examinations can be taken only at the scheduled time, excepting extenuating circumstances.
  • Communication about exam scheduling is critical.  A make-up test is possible for students who provide adequate notification of scheduling conflicts.
  • Late arrivals will not be allowed extra time to finish exams.
  • Material covered: Chapters 1, 2 and part of 3 of the text
    • An Ocean World
    • A History of Oceanography
    • Plate Tectonics
  • Exams #1, #2 and #3 will comprise:
    • Three multiple part, short answer questions, of which two should be answered.
    • Seven multiple choice questions, plus two bonus questions.
    • Total points available: 55, but graded out of 45
1. An Ocean World :
Learning Objectives: Understanding of Fundamental Concepts
  • The combination of physical and chemical processes that form the solar system, including the Earth.
  • Distinctions among the various planets of the solar system, and their moons.
  • The age of the Earth and the idea of deep time.
  • The shape, size, and characteristics of surface features of Earth.
  • The movement of water within the hydrologic cycle.
  • The nature of the scientific method
Terminology and Details: Specific Components of the Topic
  • Characteristics of terrestrial and Jovian planets.
  • Events leading to formation of the Earth and Moon at 4.5Ga.
  • Principles for division of geological time.
  • Types of maps and their advantages and disadvantages.
  • Distribution of land and ocean and the hypsographic curve.
  • Reservoirs and transport processes involved in the hydrologic cycle.
2. A History of Oceanography :
Learning Objectives: Understanding of Fundamental Concepts
  • Growth of knowledge about the oceans
  • Contributions made by Greek and Roman observations
  • Exploration dependence on technology
  • Development of a focus on scientific understanding of the oceans
Terminology and Details: Specific Components of the Topic
  • Roles played by individuals, e.g. Eratosthenes, in the early development of an understanding of the Earth
  • Explorer's quests and challenges, relationship to maps and charts
  • Pivotal role of technological developments
  • Achievements of scientific observations and expeditions related to maps, ocean characteristics and processes.
3. Plate Tectonics (part)
Learning Objectives: Understanding of Fundamental Concepts
  • The internal, layered structure of the Earth and its composition.
  • The nature of seismicity, seismic waves and earthquakes.
  • Movement of continents and isostasy linked to mantle convection.
  • Magnetic anomalies arising from formation of oceanic crust.
  • Recognition of types of plate boundaries: divergent, convergent, transform.
  • Processes occurring at plate boundaries: rifting, subduction, collision.
Terminology and Details: Specific Components of the Topic
  • Characteristics of Earth's interior, core, mantle and crust
  • Lithosphere 'floating' on asthenosphere and isostasy.
  • Types of seismic waves: primary (compression) and secondary (shear).
  • Evidence for Pangaea and recognition of sea-floor spreading.
  • Cross-sectional and plan views of different types of plate boundaries.

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