Marine Biology & Oceanography
The Fine Print
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course:
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Students will have assessed ocean composition and how it interacts with the atmosphere.
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Students will have identified the various forms of life within the ocean.
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Students will have distinguished between the various ecosystems that constitute the ocean.
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Students will have hypothesized solutions to threats to the marine environment.
Course Objectives
Students will:
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illustrate the role plate tectonics plays in ocean formation and other geological processes
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measure the impact ocean chemistry has on various organisms and marine processes
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extrapolate geologic trends from database collections.
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identify various marine organisms
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identify through experimentation various processes necessary for marine life survival
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distinguish between marine ecosystems
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categorize marine life by ecosystem
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give examples of resources acquired from the ocean
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interpret threats to the marine environment
Instructor Demo
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ZOOM Demo: Learn more about how Marcy Swisher will be teaching this class.
Course Resources
Text and Interactive Program
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McGraw-Hill Marine Science 2019 ebook and interactive program
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A loaned textbook is available through Blue Tent OnLoan
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Adobe Reader (a free download)
Lab Resources and Digital Supplies
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Google Maps and other Google resources (free; students need Google account)
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Custom lab kit and supplies: approx. $125. Costs will cover:
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hands-on science supplies
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eMind virtual lab program
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McGraw-Hill digital resources
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ebook of class text
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Common lab supplies: A list of supplies that can be purchased at your grocery store will be provided.
Technical Resources
We use ZOOM for live classes. U.S. and international students need:
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A reliable internet connection
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A computer with a web-cam
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Recommended: a headset with a microphone (a built-in computer microphone will work if needed)
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Requested: students are asked to keep their webcams on during class.