MARS1011Spring2010

AnIntroductiontotheWorldsOceans
Thephysics,geologyandchemistryofthemarineenvironment
ThiscoursefulfillsthePhysicalSciencesrequirement.

Courseobjectives
The goal of this course is to familiarize you with an earth system that influences your
liveseveryday,eventhoughyoumaynotbeawareofit.
Inthiscourse,weexpectyouto
1) explore the physical, geological, and chemical processes that define the ocean
environmentcoveringover70%oftheearthsurface,
2) discusstheroleoftheoceansinregulatingglobalclimate,theirimportancetoour
naturalresources,andtherelationbetweenlandbasedprocesses(likeearthquakes,
volcanoes,andtheshapeofourcoastlines)andtheoceansystem,and
3) examinehowhumanactivitiesarechangingtheocean.
Althoughwedonotformallycovermarinebiology(whichiscoveredbyMARS1020in
thespringsemester),MARS1011shouldgiveyouanappreciationforwhatitmustbe
liketoliveintheoceanandfortheconnectionsbetweenhumansandtheblueplanet.

Lecture: 10:1011:00Monday,WednesdayandFriday
and
11:0012:15TuesdayandThursday

Room261,MarineScienceBldg.
Professors:

Dr.BillMiller(Monday,Wednesday,Friday)

Office:MarineScienceBldg.,Rm.286A

Phone:7065424299

Email:bmiller@uga.edu

Dr.MingYiSun(Monday,Wednesday,Friday)

Office:MarineScienceBldg.,Rm.164

Phone:7065425709

Email:mysun@uga.edu

Dr.ChuanlunZhang(Tuesday,Thursday)

Office:MarineScienceBldg.,Rm.441

Phone:7065421605

Email:czsrel@uga.edu

Dr.RenatoCastelao(Tuesday,Thursdayclass)

Office:MarineScienceBldg.,Rm.102

Phone:706-542-2422
Email:castelao@uga.edu
OfficeHours(MillerandSun):11:1512:15pmeveryFriday
OfficeHours(CastelaoandZhang):12:301:30pmeveryThursday
Textbook:AnIntroductiontotheWorldsOcean,10thedition.

Sverdrup&Armbrust.McGrawHill.(ISBN9780073376707)

9theditionisalsoacceptable
StudentTextWebsite:http://www.mhhe.com/sverdrup10e

ELC:
Copiesofthissyllabus,overheads,announcements,assignments,etc.willbe

availablethroughUGAselearningcommonsathttps://www.elc.uga.edu/

Grading&GeneralCourseRules

Attendance.Attendinglectureisexpectedandattendancewillbeusedinassigningfinal
coursegradesforstudentswhosecoursegradesareborderline(attendancesheets).Any
materialcoveredinlectureevenifitisnotintheprimarytextbookcanbeusedas
the basis for exam questions. Some lectures will be based on topics covered in brief
overview sheets and/or supplemental readings that are either handed out in class
and/orpostedontheweb.Pleasemakeeveryattempttoattendlecturessothatyou
havethematerialsandinformationyouneedtodowellonexams

AgradeofW,WP,orWFwillbeassignedtowithdrawingstudentsasafunctionofclass
attendance,gradesearnedatthepointofwithdrawal,circumstance,andUGApolicy.If
youhavealecturegradeofDorlower,youwillreceiveaWFwhenyoudropthecourse.
Studentswhomissmorethanthreelectureswithavalidexcuseafterthemidpointof
the semester should contact the Office of the Vice President for students Affairs for
permission to withdraw. More information about absences and UGA student
attendancepoliciescanbefoundat:http://www.uga.edu/studentaffairs/FAQ.htm

Exams. Exam grades will be posted one week after the exam date. If you have a
questionaboutyourexam,submitaChallengeform,carefullyexplaintherationalefor
yourobjectiontoaquestion,andgivetheformtotheprofessorincharge(Miller&Sun;
MWFlecturesandCastelao&Zhang;TTHlectures)whowillrespondassoonaspossible.

Missed exams. Under extreme circumstances (an excused absence), a makeup exam
willbegiven.Youmustmakearrangementspriortotheexamdatetotakeamakeup
exam. If you DO NOT show up for an exam, you will receive a zero. It is your
responsibility to contact Drs. Miller/Sun (MWF lectures) or Drs. Castelao/Zhang (TTH
lectures)ifyoumisstheexamduetounforeseencircumstances.

AcademicHonesty:AllacademicworkmustmeetthestandardscontainedinACulture
ofHonesty.Eachstudentisresponsibleforinformingthemselvesaboutthestandards
containedinACultureofHonestybeforeperforminganyacademicwork.Evidenceof
academicdishonestywillbeturnedovertotheOfficeoftheVicePresidentforAcademic
Affairsforconsiderationandpossibleaction.Theminimumpenaltyforastudentfound
guiltyofacademicdishonestyisagradeofFinthecourseandanoteonthestudents
transcript.Therehavebeenseveralrecentchangesintheacademichonestypolicyat
the University of Georgia. This information is available online at (Click on the UGA
Academic Honesty Policy Statement): http://www.uga.edu/honesty/. Plagiarism (to
takeideas,writings,etc.fromanotherandpassthemoffasonesown,WebstersNew
WorldDictionary)willnotbetolerated.Plagiarismrangesfromoutsourcingyourworkto
somebody else, to slight rewording of a published text or summarizing a text without
citingit.Ifyouareindoubtconsultwiththeinstructorbeforeyouhandsomethingin.

Changes to the Course Syllabus: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course;
deviations from the syllabus when necessary will be announced by the instructor in
class. Failure to regularly attend class may result in your being uninformed about
changes in the course content or timing of assignments. Students who miss class are
responsibleforallannouncementsandassignmentsgiveninlecture.

Learning/Study Aides: The instructors are available to assist you during their office
hours or by appointment. You can also find help by contacting the University of
GeorgiasTutorialServiceat7065427575
(http://www.uga.edu/dae/services/tutoring/tutoring_index.html).

AccessStatement:TheUniversityofGeorgiaSchoolofMarineProgramsiscommitted
to providing access for all people with disabilities and will provide accommodations if
notifiedpriortothestartofthesemester.PleasecontacttheDisabilityResourceCenter
ifyouwillneedasignlanguageinterpreter,assistedlisteningdevice,orotherclassroom
accommodations. If you would like to discuss classroom and/or testing
accommodations,pleasediscussyourneedswithDrs.Miller,Sun,Castelao,orZhangas
soonaspossible.

CellPhonesandOtherPersonalElectronicDevices:Cellphoneshouldbeturnedoffor
placedonsilentmodeduringlectureandlabclassperiods.Pleasebeconsiderateof
yourfellowclassmatesanddontengageincellphoneconversations ortextingduring
class.Ifyoureceiveanemergencyphonecall,pleaseasktobeexcusedfromclassand
conductyourconversationoutsideofclass.Cellphonesareexpresslyforbiddeninclass
during exam periods. IPods and PSP (and other gaming devices) use during lecture is
prohibited. It is distracting to your classmates and disrespectful to your instructor(s).
Wewanttofosteralearningenvironmentthatencouragesactiveengagement;listening
to music, playing electronic games, and text messaging during class do not promote
academicsuccess.Thoseengaginginsuchactivitiesmaybeaskedtoleave.

Grading. Grades will be assigned using the following grading scheme (in accordance
withUGAsnew+/gradingpolicy):
100 931/3
percent A (4.0)
1/3
93 90
percent A (3.7)
2/3
90 86
percent B+ (3.3)
862/3831/3
percent B (3.0)
1/3
83 80
percent B (2.7)
2/3
80 76
percent C+ (2.3)
762/3731/3 percent C (2.0)
731/370
percent C (1.7)
70 60
percent D (1.0)
<60

percent F
(0.0)
Formoreonplus/minusgradingsee:
http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/PlusMinusGradingFAQ.html

The final grade will be the average of the individual exams given during the whole
courseoftheclass.Thereisnomandatorycurveforthiscourse.Classroominteraction
(andbyproxyattendance)maybeusedincurving.

Incompletes.ThegradeofIncomplete(I)isgiventostudentswho,forreasonofaccident
or illness, were unable to complete a segment of the course. In no case will an
Incompletebegivenasameansofavoidingafailinggrade.

MARS 1011 Class Schedule for Spring 2010 (BM - Bill Miller; MYS - Ming-Yi Sun)
MWF Schedule
Week
1
2

Date

Lecture Topic

F
M
W
F
M
W
F

Introduction
Introduction
Physics
Physics

Jan
Jan
Jan

8
11
13
15
18
20
22

Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb

25
27
29
1
3
5
8
10
12
15
17
19

M
W
F
M
W
F
M
W
F
M
W
F

Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics

Feb
Feb'
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar

22
24
26
1
3
5

M
W
F
M
W
F

Geology
Geology
Geology
Geology
Geology
Geology

10

Mar
Mar
Mar

8
10
12

M Spring Break
W Spring Break
F Spring Break

No class
No class
No class

11

Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar

15
17
19
22
24
26
29
31

M
W
F
M
W
F
M
W

Geology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry

Paleoceanography
Salts
Gases
Ocean pH
Nutrients
Organics
Review for Exam #2
Exam II

Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
May

2
5
7
9
12
14
16
19
21
23
26
28
29
3

F
M
W
F
M
W
F
M
W
F
M
W
Th
M

Chemistry
Chemistry
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Ecosystem

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Jan
Jan
Jan

Section

Grading
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Quiz
Attendance

30%
30%
30%
5%
5%

MLK Holiday

Chemistry
Chemistry

Course Overview & Introduction

The Early Earth and Ocean
Solar Input
Earth's Rotation and the Coriolis Force
NO class
Properties of Water
Properties of Water & The hydrologic cycle

Reading

lecture

Instructor

BM
BM
BM

Chapter 2
Chapter 7
Chapter 7

BM

Chapter 5
Chapter 5

MYS
MYS

Atmosphere/Ocean Processes
El Nino
Thermohaline Circulation
Vertical Circulation
Wind Driven Circulation - Ekman Transport
Wind Driven Circulation - Surface Currents
Short Period Waves - wind waves
Long Period Waves - internal, tsunami
Tides - Equilbrium theory
Tides - Dynamic theory
Review for Exam #1
Exam #1

Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 11

Plate Tectonics I
Plate Tectonics II
The Sea Floor and its Sediments I
The Sea Floor and its Sediments II
Coasts, beaches, and estuaries I
Coasts, beaches, and estuaries II

Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 12
Chapter 12

Primary production
Carbon and nutrient cycles
Global ecosystems
Water and sediment quality
Coastal eutrophication
Polar Oceans I (Arctic)
Polar Oceans II (Antarctic)
Human impacts
Harmful algal blooms
Global Climate Change I
Global Climate Change II
Review for Exam #3
Class ends
Exam III

8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

25

Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 6

26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Chapter 15
Chapter 15

33
34
35

Chapter 13
Chapter 13

36
37
38
39

BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
BM
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS

MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
MYS
BM

43

BM
BM
BM
BM

44

BM/MYS

45

BM/MYS

40
41
42