OCEA 4331
Hist of Marine Sciences
Lec 01 selected
In this course, we will trace the history of marine sciences from the ancients to the 20th century. Topics may include ancient cosmologies, voyages of discovery, ocean circulation, and a range of scientific perspectives and technological developments that have shaped human understanding of the oceans.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:35-11:55
From the syllabus
From the 2025 syllabus by Gillian Gass. Open the PDF
Grading
20%ParticipationWorkshops 10%; choose how to earn remaining 10%
10%Course project proposalDue May 9
20%Midterm examMay 14; two essays
20%Course project finalAbout 2500 words; due May 23
30%Final examMay 27; two essays
Course rules
- Late work
- Late project work loses 10% per day unless a revised due date is agreed.
- Missed exams
- Supplementary exams and projects are not offered.
- Participation
- Written responses count only for classes the student attended; participation plans may be changed.
- AI use
- Generative AI and large language model tools are not permitted for course work.
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