Rivers and Beaches (ESS/Ocean 230)Topics to be coveredEarth Surface = where we liveTime and PlaceExams and GradingField TripsLabs/Field Trip Write UpsField TripsRivers and Beaches (ESS/Ocean 230)Dave Montgomery Chuck Nittrouer341 Johnson Hall / 685-2560 111 Marine Sciences Building / [email protected]@ocean.washington.eduAndy Ritchie323 Johnson Hall / [email protected] Geology and GeophysicsProfessor, School of Oceanography and Dept of Earth & Space SciencesPh.D., University of WashingtonChuck Nittrouer's research interests include the modern and ancient formation of sedimentary strata in continental-margin environments, and the effects of physical and biological oceanic processes on sedimentary characteristics. Ongoing research includes coastal areas of New Guinea-Australia, the Mediterranean, and US west coast. Other recent studies have been completed at the mouth of the Amazon River, Asian rivers, and off Antarctic and Alaskan glaciers.GeomorphologyProfessor, Dept of Earth & Space SciencesPh.D., University of California, BerkeleyDave Montgomery studies the evolution of topography and the influence of geomorphological processes on ecological systems and human societies. His work includes studies of the evolution and near-extirpation of salmon, fluvial and hillslope processes in mountain drainage basins, the evolution of mountain ranges (Cascades, Andes, and Himalayas), and the analysis of digital topography of Earth and Mars.Topics to be coveredMountains ⇒ Rivers ⇒ Beaches ⇒ OceanEarth Surface ProcessesHolistic view, including: 1) Solid Earth2) AtmosphereLinkages between all these will be an emphasis of the course.Earth Surface = where we liveRecent Dramatic examples:Indonesiaearthquake ⇒ landslide ⇒ tsunamiNew Orleanshurricane ⇒ wind ⇒storm surgeemphasis on understanding fundamental processes, but shock and awe will come with some examplesTime and PlaceLectures: M,W & F 1:30 - 2:20 14 Ocean Teaching BldgLabs (5 credit): W 2:30 - 3:20 205 Ocean Teaching BldgLab Fee: $503 or 5 credits (Natural World)Website: http://gis.ess.washington.edu/grg/courses07_08/ess230/Exams and Grading31 Oct (W) Mid-Term Exam, during class10 Dec (M) Final Exam 2:30 – 4:20 (PM)Grading:3 credits 5 creditsmidterm = 40% 35%field trip/labs = 20% 30%final = 40% 35%No make-up field trips, No extra creditField TripsA1 6 Oct (Sat) Nisqually River watershedA2 13 Oct (Sat) Nisqually River watershedB 24 Oct (Wed) Puget Sound cruiseC 17-18 Nov (Sat & Sun) Olympic Peninsula BeachesFor 3 credits; fieldtrip A is required. You are welcome to participate in additional field trips, if space is available.For 5 credits; all field trips required. Email Andy to reserve your space on trip [email protected]/Field Trip Write UpsA field trip write up is due after each field trip, as indicated on the course syllabus.Field Trip ATrip from Mt. Rainier downstream to Nisqually River deltaEitherSaturday October 6orSaturday October 13All dayMt. RainierNisqually River DeltaStart at glaciated flank of Mt. RainierMt. RainierNisqually River DeltaField Trip AField Trip AFollow river system down through mountain streams and into large riversField Trip AEnd at delta system where Nisqually River empties into Puget SoundField Trip AField Trip BWorking cruise on Puget Sound with Research Vessel Thompson, UW’s oceanographic research vesselWednesday24 October All day(no class or lab)Cruise on Puget Sound from Elliot Bay to Nisqually River Delta Sample bottom sediments, measure water salinity and temperature, and map bathymetrydepth in mDuwamish delta4-m resolution, 5x VENisqually Delta, 5x VE3-m resolution, looking SWdepth inmetersField Trip CBeaches of the Olympic Peninsula18-19 NovemberSaturday and Sunday;Overnight camping in the field.Bring clothes for bad weather (rain, cold, wind) -- even if it doesn’t seem like you’ll need them!Get UW supplemental field trip insurance: it’s only $0.85 per day!(www.washington.edu/admin/risk/documents/ Domestic_Trip_Coverage.pdf) Field Trip TipsYou must email Andy by this Friday with your preferred date for field trip [email protected] will be filled on a first-come basisIf you are 3-credit and would like to go on more than one trip -- clearly indicate this.Constraints:limited space for 3-credit people on Thompson cruise (field trip B).Field Trip CommitmentsField TripsA1 6 Oct (Sat) Nisqually River watershedA2 13 Oct (Sat) Nisqually River watershedB 24 Oct (Wed) Puget Sound cruiseC 17-18 Nov (Sat & Sun) Olympic Peninsula BeachesFor 3 credits; fieldtrip A is required. You are welcome to participate in additional field trips, if space is available.For 5 credits; all field trips required. Email Andy to reserve your space on trip
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