OCEA 2020

Tools and Concepts in Ocean Sc

Lec 01 and Tut T01 selected

Students gain practical insights into oceanographic concepts introduced in OCEA 2001.03/2002.03 through lab exercises. Labs focus on navigation and position, instruments and calibration, ocean optics and acoustics, water movement, and basic marine chemistry. Labs involve data acquisition and analyses to develop quantitative skills. Students will become familiar with the 'R' programming language.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Laura deGelleke. Open the PDF

Grading

60%Exercises (8)7.5% each
30%Reports (3)10% each
10%Lab notebookChecked in class on 4 undisclosed dates

Textbook

  • Custom lab manual (optional, free)

Course rules

Late work
Assignments lose 5% for the first 24 hours late; the penalty doubles each following day, including weekends.
Extensions
Request an extension by email before the due date, giving a reason and suggested revised date.
Missed labs
There are no make-up labs; contact the instructor promptly, and missed work is handled case by case.
Absences
One Student Declaration of Absence form is allowed per term for absences of three days or less.
Notebook checks
There are no late lab notebook checks.
Lab safety
Open-toed shoes are not allowed, and required personal protective equipment must be worn.
Academic integrity
Students may discuss ideas but must submit individual original work not generated by AI.

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