Class timetable
CONTENTS
When the various topics will be covered in the class
COMMENTS
How the sequence of topics is represented in the exams
TIMETABLE
When the various topics will be covered in the class
TOPICS
How the class is divided into broader themes
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Themes |
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Ocean/ Atmosphere Interactions, Dynamic Processes in the Ocean |
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Fringes of the Ocean, Life in the Oceans, Environmental Issues |
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Contents
- Planned sequence of lecture topics.
- Timing of discussions sessions for web-based exercises.
- Proposed timing for presentation of individual class topics, review sessions, on-line quizzes and written examinations.
- Links to in-class questions and learning prompts for individual topics.
- Also, see links in Resources.
Comments on Topics and Timetable
- All timings for lecture topics are subject to change, dependent on progress.
- The successive sequence of topics and the dates of the exams are fixed.
- Written Exams will only test topics that have been covered in class.
- On-line Quizzes will assess topics from lectures and on-line exercises.
- Reflective Questions focus on on-line exercises.
- Please notify me asap of any complications with exam schedules. I shall endeavor to make alternate arrangements or make-up tests for bona fide absences or conflicts if possible. Also note:
- On-line quizzes can be completed anytime between Thursday afternoon and early Tuesday morning. Both quizzes have a time limit of 30 minutes.
- The third on-line quiz should be completed before Nov. 29.
Timetable for Class Sessions, Exams and Exercises:
| Wk | Dates | Topic (Links to in-class Questions) |
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Preamble and Introductory Themes |
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| 1 | Jan. 9 |
Introduction and Class Description | |
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Jan.
9 |
First
Discussion Sessions: Introduction to Oncourse |
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| Part I: Geologic/Geographic Framework, Ocean Constituents/Structure | |||
| 1 | Jan. 11 |
Knowing the Ocean World |
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| 2 |
Jan. 16 |
Origins | 2 |
| 2 | Jan. 16 |
Introduction to Exercises:
Oceanographic Concepts |
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| 2 |
Jan. 18 |
Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics | 3 |
| 3 |
Jan. 23 |
Earth Structure and
Plate Tectonics |
3
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| 3 |
Jan. 23 |
Exercise Set I: Earthquakes &
Plate Tectonics: Groups |
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| 3 |
Jan. 25 |
Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics | 3 |
| 4 |
Jan.
30 |
First Reflective Questions (due Feb. 6) |
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| 4 | Jan. 30 |
Continental Margins and Ocean Basins |
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| 4 |
Jan.
30 |
Exercise Set I: Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics: Final | |
| 4 |
Feb. 1 |
Sediments | 5 |
| 4 |
Feb.
1 |
Review Session | 1-4 |
| 5 |
Feb.
6 |
First Written Mini-Examination | 1-4 |
| 5 |
Feb. 6 |
Exercise Set II: Spreading Rates: Groups | |
| 5 |
Feb. 8 |
Sediments | 5 |
| 6 |
Feb.
13 |
Water and Ocean Structure | 1-5 |
| 6 | Feb. 13 |
Exercise Set II: Spreading Rates:
Final |
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| 6 |
Feb. 15 |
Seawater Chemistry | 6 |
| 6 |
Feb.
15 |
First On-Line Quiz (due Feb. 20) | |
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of Geological Sciences,
1001 E. Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-1403 Phone: (812) 855-5582 Last update: 7 January 2007 Comments: simon'at'indiana.edu Copyright 2007, The Trustees of Indiana University |
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