Instructor: John Simms
Office: Science Building, Room 208
Phone: 456-5511 ext. 3817
Office Hours: 10:00 - 10:50 Monday through Friday
                        2:00 - 2:50 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Class Time: 11:00 - 11:50 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Oceanography - A View of the Earth, by M.G. Gross, 7th Ed., 1996.

Part I   Background
   1. Introduction Chapter 1
   2. Ocean Basins Chapter 2
   3. Plate Tectonics Chapter 3
   4. Sediments Chapter 5
   EXAM #1

Part II  The Ocean
   1. Seawater Chapter 4
   2. Atmosphere Chapter 6
   3. Ocean Structure and Climate Chapter 7
   4. Ocean Circulation Chapter 8
   EXAM #2

Part III Oceanic Processes
   1. Waves Chapter 9
   2. Tides Chapter 10
   3. Coastal Ocean Chapter 14
   4. Biological Processes Chapters 11-13
   EXAM #3

Your final grade will be based upon total accumulated points from the following: 3-hour exams (one after each part) 1-comprehensive final exam -occasional exercises/homework Based on the following scale:

   90-100% Highest total points = A
   80-89% Highest total points = B
   70-79% Highest total points = C
   60-69% Highest total points = D
   <60% Highest total points = F

Attendance is required and roll will be taken. In order to allow for sickness and emergencies, a maximum of 5 absences will be allowed without penalty. Absences in excess of 5 will be penalized by deducting 2% from a students final score for each additional absence. NSU sponsored events with official prior notification will be the only exception to this policy.

NONE!!! If you miss one hour exam, I will let you replace the exam you miss with the adjusted score you make on the final exam. This can be done only one time, and only with a valid excuse. Everyone must take the final.

Homework assignments are to be turned in when due. No late homework will be accepted for credit.

Students who withdraw on before February 20, 1998 will receive a "W" for the class. Students who withdraw after February 20, 1998 will receive either a "W" or an "F" based upon their grade as of the date of their withdrawal.

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class meeting.