Download GEO 1080 Introduction to Oceonography

GEO 1080
Introduction to Oceanography
Instructor
Name, Email, Website, Office Hours
Course
Course Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
Catalog Description
Oceanography is the study of the world's oceans. The oceans provide humans with abundant food,
jobs, natural resources, and recreation opportunities. They hold vast amounts of untapped energy that
may someday be harnessed for human consumption; they control the major global climate belts and
play a major role in buffering climate change. Governmental policies regarding oceans, from local to
international, depend on a scientific understanding of how they work in order to insure that proper
decisions are being made. This course examines the basic geological, chemical, biological, physical, and
meteorological principles that govern the oceans and discusses the importance of understanding these
principles to societal needs. Topics focus on origin of ocean basins, basic chemistry of seawater, physics
of waves and currents, coastal processes, interactions between the atmosphere and oceans, nutrient
distribution, and basic ocean ecology.
Course Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course.
Course Objectives or Learning Outcomes
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Familiarize with basic terminology and descriptions of materials and processes in the subdisciplines of geological, physical, chemical and biological oceanography
Improve your understanding the importance and appreciation of the world’s oceans
Improve your quantitative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Have a desire to better protect the oceans through active involvement with government and
environmental organizations.
Required Text and Materials
Trujillo, A.P., Thurman, H.V., 2013. Essentials of Oceanography. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
11thedition. ISBN-13: 978-0321814050
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Department Policies
Assessment
Your final grade will be determined based on these components:
 Water on Earth presentation 5%
 Cumulative Final Exam 15%
 Homework 15%
 Midterm Exams 20%
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In-class quizzes 20%
In-class activities 25%
Grading Scale
Course averages are normalized to a 100-point scale. Final grades will be based on the following scale:
93.5-100%
90-93.5%
87-90%
83.5-87%
80-83.5%
77-80%
73.5-77%
70-73.5%
67-70%
63.5-67%
60-63.5%
0-60%
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
mastery of the learning objectives
functional understanding of the learning objectives
basic achievement of learning objectives
met some learning objectives, but significant deficits
Did not demonstrate understanding of most learning
objectives
Grades and Credit
Your grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A
low grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University Policies
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
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Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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