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Class timetable

CONTENTS
When the various topics will be covered in the class
TIMETABLE
When the various topics will be covered in the class
TOPICS
How the class is divided into broader themes
Preamble and Introductory 
Themes
Part I: Geologic/ Geographic Framework, Ocean Constituents/ Structure
Part II:
Ocean/ Atmosphere Interactions, Dynamic Processes in the Ocean
Part III:
Fringes of the Ocean, Life in the Oceans, Environmental Issues

 
G131 SCHEDULE (contd.)

Timetable for Class Sessions, Exams and Exercises:
 
Wk Dates Topic (Links to in-class Questions)
Chapter
Part II: Ocean/Atmosphere Interactions, Dynamic Processes in the Ocean
7
Feb. 20 First Reflective Questions (due Feb. 27)
7
Feb 20
Circulation of the Atmosphere
8
7
Feb. 20
Exercise Set III: Ocean Temperatures and Salinities: Groups
7
Feb. 22
Circulation of the Atmosphere 8
8
Feb. 27
Circulation of the Ocean
9
8
Feb. 27
Exercise Set III: Ocean Temperatures and Salinities: Final
8
Mar. 1
Review Session 1-8
9
Mar. 6
Mid-Term Written Examination 1-8
9
Mar. 6
Exercise Set IV: Hurricanes: Groups
9
Mar. 8
Circulation of the Ocean 9
9
Mar. 8
Second On-line Quiz (due Mar. 20)
Mar. 10 - 19
SPRING BREAK
10
Mar. 20
Waves 10
10
Mar. 20
Exercise Set IV: Hurricanes: Final
10
Mar. 20
Third Reflective Questions (due Mar. 27)
10
Mar. 22
Waves/Tides
10/11
11
Mar. 27
Tides 11
11
Mar. 27
Exercise Set V: Tides: Groups
11
Mar. 29
Review Session 9-11
12
Apr. 3
Second Written Examination 9-11
12
Apr. 3
Exercise Set V: Tides: Final
Part III: Fringes of the Ocean, Life in the Oceans, Environmental Issues
12 Apr. 5
Coasts 12
12
Apr. 5
Third On-line Quiz (due Apr. 10)
13 Apr. 10
Life in the Ocean
13
13
Apr. 10
Exercise Set VI: Ocean Productivity: Groups
13
Apr. 10
Fourth Reflective Questions (due Apr. 17)
13
Apr. 12
Plankton, Algae and Plants
14
14
Apr. 17
Marine Animals/Marine Communities 15/16
14
Apr. 17
Exercise Set VI: Ocean Productivity: Final
14
Apr. 19
Marine Resources 17
15
Apr. 24
Environmental Concerns 
18
15
Apr. 24
Fifth Reflective Questions (due May. 1)
15
Apr. 26
Review Session
1-18
16
May 3
FINAL EXAM (7:15 - 9:15 p.m. )
1-18




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