OCN 1010
OCEANOGRAPHY
Course Outline
Spring, 2005
Class Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00-3:15 PM, 130LS, Olin Life Sciences Building
Instructor: John G. Windsor, Jr. (jwindsor@fit.edu)
Phone: 674-8096
Office: Link 104
Office Hours**: M, F 10 AM-1 PM; T,R 10 AM-12 PM; W 8-10 AM
**(Other hours are available by appointment only!)
2004 Catalog Description: OCN 1010 Oceanography. (3 Credits). A survey of oceanography
including biological, chemical, geological and physical processes in the ocean. Field trips on a
small vessel are a part of the course.
Textbook: Sverdrup, Duxbury, and Duxbury An Introduction to the World’s Oceans, 8th
Edition, McGrawHill. Textbook available in FIT bookstore.
Course Objectives: The student will have
1. Knowledge of the history of ocean exploration and oceanography
2. An understanding of biological, chemical, geological, physical oceanographic processes
and linkages between these processes
3. Familiarity with major contributors of science and engineering to oceanography
4. Knowledge of how research vessels, including submersibles, are utilized in oceanography
5. Knowledge of how satellites are used in oceanography
6. An understanding of global-wide phenomena such as El Nino and global warming
7. Field experience (on a small vessel) in measurements of salinity, temperature, dissolved
oxygen, and Secchi depth and ability to interpret the field results
Final Exam: all must attend at designated time.
Final Grade: Exam 1 and 2, 40% (20% each), Final Exam, 30%; Quizzes, 10%; Homework, 15%,
Participation, 10%. Letter grade: A, >90%; B, 80-89%; C, 70-79%; D, 60-69%; F, <60%.
Contribution of course to meeting ABET professional component:
Engineering Science: 3 credits or 100%; Engineering Design: 0 credits or 0%
Relationship of course to program Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) objectives
a) An ability to apply knowledge, science, and engineering
b) An ability to conduct ocean sampling, as well as to analyze and interpret data collected
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) An ability to communicate effectively
h) Obtain the broad education necessary to understand how engineering might solve ocean
resource sustainability problems
i) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to, engage in life-long learning of oceanography
j) Obtain knowledge of contemporary ocean issues
m) Acquire and apply oceanographic knowledge and skills to engineering problems
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n) An ability to integrate multiple technical areas
Specific Notes:
1.
Copying of published work including Internet material or other student’s homework/reports or purchasing
prepared reports and cheating during an examination or a quiz are all illegal and grounds for dismissal from
OCN1010 and the university; read: http://www.fit.edu/uhb/dmes_ushb_7.html
2.
Class attendance: University policy states that you are required to attend class unless you have a legitimate
excuse such as medical problems or family issues. OCN 1010 is a cumulative course; thus, missing lectures will
place you behind your classmates. Also, attendance is a significant portion of your participation grade in the
course (5% of course grade). After a “2nd unexcused absence”, the Registrar will be notified that you have
been dismissed from class owing to failure to attend lectures.
3.
DMES Seminar, Wed 4-5, Aeronautics A-110, OCN1010 students are strongly encouraged to attend regularly.
4.
Ocean water sampling (one time) in Indian River Lagoon/Crane Creek is a course requirement. Generally
every Friday morning 9AM (or at one or two other designated times), weather permitting, 3-5 students will go
to the Florida Tech Anchorage to participate in a boat/cruise to conduct water sampling for salinity,
temperature, and dissolved oxygen measurements. The goal is to give you experience making ocean
measurements and to provide you with a basic understanding of estuarine processes in our local waters.
Students will be given a pre-prepared Excel spreadsheet to enter data. One student will be selected to work up
the data and to provide the results to the instructor and the TA prior to the next class period. At the next class
period, the results will be presented, discussed, and compared with previous samplings. If necessary, Dr.
Windsor will provide transportation from the Link Building to the Florida Tech Anchorage and back. Again the
ocean sampling is required in OCN1010. If you have a conflict notify your professor or instructor that ocean
sampling is a requirement of this course; Dr. Windsor will provide you with an signed excuse form indicating
that you will be away from your class once.
5.
PC Software/ literacy: word processing, spreadsheet, and slides (MS WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT) are part
of this course. Those needing computer assistance are encouraged to see one of your instructors who will
provide instruction in his office.
6.
Selected books/periodicals on oceanography/ocean engineering/environmental science may be placed on
reserve in the library; any reading assignments from these references will be announced in class.
7.
Homework assignments: Homework is due at class time on the days specified on the course outline below.
Homework is not accepted late!! Homework is to be typed, well written, and structured in announced format.
Do not send homework by e-mail—hand in hard copy. Each homework is graded on a scale of 100 points:
70 points for the answer; 20 for writing skill; and 10 for format.
8.
Classroom participation: Students will be called upon in class to answer specific questions, to make comment,
or to lead discussion on an ocean property or other topics in the assigned readings for the day. Participation in
these activities contributes significantly to course grade. Attending classes is necessary to acquire participation
points. However, if you attend all classes but do not contribute to the class discussion on a regular basis you
will receive no participation points.
Person who prepared this description and date:
J.G. Windsor, Jr. Ph.D., modified from K.B. Johnson, Ph.D. and I.W. Duedall, Ph.D., Professors of Oceanography
Department of Marine & Environmental Systems
College of Engineering  Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard  Melbourne FL 32901Tel: 321 674 8096; Fax: 321 674 7212; Email:
jwindsor@fit.edu; DATE: 1 January 2005
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WEEK
1
DATE
Jan
11
Jan
13
SUBJECT
Introduction and Course Overview
History of Oceanography
ASSIGNMENT
2
Jan
Jan
18
20
The Water Planet
Plate Tectonics
Chapter 2
Chapter 3: 53-69 and 78-92
3
Jan
Jan
25
27
Seafloor Sediments
Seafloor Sediments
Chapter 4: 97-111
Chapter 4: 111-127
HOMEWORK #1 DUE!!
4
Feb
Feb
1
3
Physical Properties of Water
Physical Properties of Water
Chapter 5: 132-140
Chapter 5: 140-154
5
Feb
Feb
8
10
Chemistry of Seawater I
Chemistry of Seawater II
Chapter 6:157-164
Chapter 6: 164-173
HOMEWORK #2 DUE!!
6
Feb
Feb
15
17
Review for Exam 1
EXAM 1
Chapters 1-6
7
Feb
Feb
22
24
Circulation and Ocean Structure
Surface Currents
Chapter 7: 186-205 and Chapter 8
Chapter 9
8
Mar
Mar
1
3
Surface Currents
El Nino
Chapter 9
Chapter 7: 186-205
HOMEWORK #3 DUE!!
8 & 10
SPRING BREAK
Chapter 1
9
Mar
Mar
15
17
Waves
Tides
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
10
Mar
Mar
22
24
Coasts and Beaches
Estuaries
Chapter 12: 300-320
Chapter 12: 320-330
HOMEWORK #4 DUE!!
11
Mar
Mar
29
31
Conclude and Review for Exam 2
EXAM 2
12
Apr
Apr
5
7
Ocean Biology
Production and Life
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
13
Apr
Apr
12
14
Drifters of the Ocean
Free Swimmers of the Ocean
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
HOMEWORK #5 DUE!
14
Apr
Apr
19
21
Bottom Dwellers of the Ocean
Environmental Issues
Chapter 18
Chapter 13
15
Apr
26
Environmental Issues
Chapter 13
HOMEWORK #6 DUE!!
Apr
28
Conclude and Review for Final Exam
Final EXAM
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