Announcements:

MAST 646-Introduction to Oceanography
via Interactive TV (ITV); 3 hours
Robinson Hall, Newark; Cannon Lab, Lewes
Thomas M. Church, Professor

   General Chemistry and Oceanography (or remedial of same)

Course Synopsis:

   This course is an introduction to chemical oceanography. As one of the core courses (required fo rthe Ph. D) in the Oceanography Program, it is recommended for any student interested in oceanography and required for pursuing the Ph.D. As such, the students are expected to have a college level understanding of the basic sciences in order to solve simple quantitative problems. The course will follow a biogeochemical format in terms of material sources to, chemical cycles in, and sedimentary sinks from the ocean reservoir. These inputs, cycles, and fates will be put into perspective with basic physical, chemical, and geological processes in the sea.

Class Organization:

   The course will consist of weekly two-hour lectures and will follow a text as well as supplemental readings. All students are expected to come prepared in the readings for interactive discussion (10%). There will be regular homework problems (30%), and three exams (20% each) - two take-home midterms and one closed-book final.

Textbook:

Text:

Pilson, Michael E. Q.,

"An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Sea" - Prentice Hall

Readings:

On reserve at Cannon Library, Lewes and Morris Library, Newark

 

Grading:

     Grading will be based on weekly class preparation (reading) and participation (25%), a single in-class presentation with student-lead discussion (25%), a take-home mid-term examination (25%) and an in-class final examination (25%).

Instructor Office Hours:

The Professor is available in 013 Lamott DuPont Laboratory, Newark by appointment via telephone (302-831-2558) or with his secretary (302-831-8253 PM) or via Email at tchurch@udel.edu