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I have adopted Oceanography, An Invitation to Marine Science 5th Edition by Tom Garrison for the course. Print copies are on order at the University Bookstore. Few used copies will be available. Students also have the option to order an electronic (PDF) version of the textbook directly from the publisher, Thomson Higher Education, at a significant discount. The electronic version can be ordered either by chapter or on its entirety. We will be using portions of all the chapters, so it is cheaper to order the whole eBook rather than ordering by chapter. NOTE: Please carefully read the Thomson FAQ page to learn the terms and mechanics of buying the electronic version of the textbook.

Meeting Times and Locations

Lecture Section: MTWF 1:30 – 2:20 PM Kane 210
Lecture students also select one discussion section: Th 12:30 – 1:20 PM or 1:30 – 2:20 PM

Internet Section Required exams on designated Fridays 2:30 - 3:20 PM Kane Rm 210, plus final exam Saturday December 9. (Number of exams to be decided, maximum five including final.) Required orientation Friday 9/29. Optional office hours remaining Fridays. Internet students also select one "quiz" section strictly for assignment to TA. Internet quiz sections do not meet.

CAUTION: Please be clear that the internet section is not intended to be a full-service online course. It shadows the lecture section using lectures, audio, assignments, and a daily diary posted online. TA's are available online and at office hours. Do not expect these amenities to serve as a 100% alternative to attending class. They are intended as a convenience for students who consider themselves able to succeed in the class without attending. The internet section should require more work, not less, than the lecture section to achieve the same grade. The average grade in the internet section is typically about 0.2 grade points lower than that of the lecture section.

Revised 9/25/06