GEOL 180Introduction To OceanographyTuesday/Friday: 1410 - 1525Hunter North 1036 Instructor: Frank BuonaiutoOffice Location:1049 Hunter NorthEmail: [email protected]: (212) 650-3092Office Hours: Tuesday 1530 - 1630Course Description: This course will offer an introduction to the fascinating and complex subject of Oceanography. We will discuss physical, chemical, biological and geological aspects of the oceans. We will learn about the structure and motion of the atmosphere and how they influence ocean circulation. In addition we will discuss waves and tides, primary productivity, the distribution of life in the ocean, and the role of the ocean within the global climate system.This is a 3-hr, 3.0-credit, science-based course, which fulfills GER 2/E. It will require that students learn to understand physical and quantitative, concepts. One of your best friends in this course is the textbook. Review questions provided at the end of each chapter in theassigned textbook and on the course website are the best guide to study the material covered in lectures. Required Text: Oceanography - CUNY, Hunter CollegeCustom Edition for Hunter College- Department of GeographyGarrison. T., 2007, Thomson PublishingISBN: 1111973296New : ~$ 130.00 (Amazon Price)Students may choose to supplement/substitute the required text with the 7th, 6th or 5th Edition of Garrison’s Oceanography, which can often be purchased used online.Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course students will have a descriptive and mechanical understanding of the surface and vertical circulation of the ocean, large scale meriodional overturning of heat and the general distribution of light, nutrients, gasses,temperature and pressure throughout the water column. In addition students will have a working knowledge of plate tectonics, the basic geologic features of the ocean floor and the generation and propagation of waves and tides. It is expected that students will better understand the ocean and the ocean-atmosphere interplay within the context of the climate system. Course Evaluation: Grades are based on 4, equally weighted exams. Exam format is usually a combination of short answer and T/F questions. Makeup exams will only be given for extreme circumstances.If lecture attendance for the class as a whole, remains above 70% for the entire semester, the lowest exam grade for each individual studentwill be dropped. Classroom Policies: All students are expected to abide by the following policies when in lecture in order to provide a more respectful and productive learning environment. - All cell phones and pagers must be turned off or switched to quiet mode. - Laptops are permitted for note taking purposes only, NO FACEBOOKING!- No electronic devices or reference materials will be permitted on the desk during exams. Hunter College Statement On Academic Integrity: Hunter College regards acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) as serious offenses against the values of intellectual honesty. The College is committed to enforcing CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity and will pursue cases ofacademic dishonesty according to the Hunter College Academic Integrity Procedures. Plagiarism, dishonesty, or cheating in any portion of the work required for this course will be punished to the full extent allowed according to Hunter College regulations.Schedule Of Topics And Readings: MonthDate Day Subject ReadingJan27 FridayIntroductory Lecture Chapter 1,231 TuesdayIntroductory Lecture Chapter 1,2Feb03 FridayEarth Structure & Plate TectonicsChapter 307 TuesdayEarth Structure & Plate TectonicsChapter 310 FridayContinental Margins & Ocean BasinsChapter 414 TuesdayContinental Margins & Ocean BasinsChapter 417 FridayOcean Sediments Chapter 521 TuesdayMonday Schedule24 FridayOcean Sediments Chapter 528 TuesdayOcean Sediments Chapter 5Mar02 FridayExam I Chap Intro 3,4,506 TuesdayWater & Ocean Structure Chapter 6,709 FridayWater & Ocean Structure Chapter 6,713 TuesdayWaves Chapter 1016 FridayWaves Chapter 1020 TuesdayWaves Chapter 1023 FridayCirculation of the AtmosphereChapter 827 TuesdayCirculation of the AtmosphereChapter 830 FridayReview Exam IIApr03 TuesdayExam II Chap 6/7,8,1006 FridaSpring Recessy10 TuesdaySpring Recess13 FridaySpring Recess17 TuesdayCirculation of the Ocean Chapter 920 FridayCirculation of the Ocean Chapter 924 TuesdayTides Chapter 1127 FridayTides Chapter 11May01 TuesdayCoasts Chapter 1204 FridayExam III Chap 9,11,1208 TuesdayPlankton, Algae, Plants Chapter 1411 FridayThe Ocean and The EnvironmentChapter 1815 TuesdayThe Ocean and The EnvironmentChapter 1822 TuesdayExam IV (1130 – 1330) Chap