OCEA 2001

The Blue Planet I

Lec 01 selected

This course provides a general survey of oceanography. It is designed to develop an understanding of the ocean and of the science of oceanography. Students learn about the geological, chemical, physical and biological processes at work in the sea.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2025 syllabus by Paul Hill and Emily Sklar. Open the PDF

Grading

50%Learning Module quizzes (19)Lowest score dropped; two attempts per quiz
20%Weekly Ocean Assessments (8)Lowest mark dropped; one attempt per assessment
30%Final examIn person; 20 short-answer and 10 multiple-choice questions

Textbook

  • Oceanography and Marine Biology, D. W. Townsend

Course rules

Missed work
Missed work cannot be made up; the lowest mark in each assessment category is dropped.
Long absences
Students absent for longer than three days should coordinate a plan with the instructor and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
Academic integrity
Students must complete all assessments by themselves.
Attendance
In-person attendance is not monitored, but the final exam requires in-person attendance.

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