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Elementary Oceanography OCE-1001-4,5 (On-line Sections) Spring 2012 Revised: 01/10/ NOTE: This Syllabus is a guide to the course and is subject to change. If so, you will be notified via Announcements on the course BlackBoard web site and by your FSU email. You are responsible for keeping track of the course schedule and assignment due dates, so check your FSU email and the course Announcements frequently.
Instructor Office Office Hours Phone EMAIL Prof. William Landing 325 OSB T, Th 3:30-4:30PM 850-644-6037 [email protected]
Your TA assignment is based on your last name. They are your “mentors” and primary sources of information for this course. Email them first with your questions about the course.
Eric Mortenson Student Last Name A,B [email protected] Carlowen Smith Student Last Name C,D [email protected] Alina Ebling Student Last Name E,F,G [email protected] Angela Dial Student Last Name H,I,J,K [email protected] Carley Farst Student Last Name L,M [email protected] Nish Krishnamurthy Student Last Name N,O,P,Q,R [email protected] Ekaterina Maksimova Student Last Name S [email protected] Mona Behl Student Last Name T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z [email protected]
Objectives: To introduce you to the scientific study of the ocean, so that you will have a better appreciation for its role as part of the entire earth/ocean/atmosphere ecosystem, and how it influences our lives. In addition, this course seeks to provide you with an understanding of the scientific process and the role of technology in supporting scientific study.
Course Web Site: We will use the FSU Blackboard system (Bb) available from: http://campus.fsu.edu. The Course Library has “reader” files you can install on your computer so you can read Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. You’ll also find the BBC Blue Planet videos, PowerPoint slide shows, and Animations for each chapter.
Text: A.P. Trujillo and H.V. Thurman, Essentials of Oceanography: 10 th^ edition The 9 th^ edition textbook or workbook are not acceptable substitutes. Softcover Textbook bundled with Pearson Access code: ISBN-13: 9780558917319 (FSU Bookstore) 3-hole drilled textbook bundled with Pearson Access Code: ISBN-13: 9780558917326 (FSU Bookstore) Softcover Textbook without Access Code: ISBN-13: 9780321668127 (available new and used from outside sources) Workbook of Homework Questions: ISBN-13: 9780558837730 (FSU Bookstore) Both the Textbook and the Workbook are required. If you buy a textbook (new or used) without the Pearson Access Code, you can purchase a code which will give you access to some enhanced content from the publisher. The Pearson Access Code costs $30.00, and is not required for this course. You can also buy access to the electronic textbook for $93.85. While the “e-textbook” is a little cheaper than the hardcopy textbook, it is easier to complete the homework sets if you have a hard copy of the textbook. If you want to buy the Pearson Access Code or the e-textbook access, go to the MyGeosciencePlaces link on the course website and follow the procedure to purchase access.
First Day Attendance Policy: The First Day Attendance procedure: Login in to campus.fsu.edu. Go to the course Bb site (ELEMENTRY OCEANGRPHY (OCE1001.sp12.web_cohort1). Click on Student Tools (on the left panel). Scroll down and click on the First Day Attendance Tool. Enter the passcode: “online OCE1001” (without the quote marks), then Submit. The First Day Attendance Tool will be open from 12:00AM Wednesday Jan. 3, 2012 until 8:00AM Thursday Jan. 5,
2012. If you have any difficulty using the First Day Attendance Tool, and you do not want to be dropped, you must send an email to your TA before 8:00AM on Thursday Jan. 5, 2012. After that time (8:00AM, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012), anyone who has not used the First Day Attendance Tool or sent an email to their TA will be dropped from the course.
You must keep up with the chapter readings and homework sets according to the schedule, since the exams rely on your knowledge of that material. Videos and extra web-based information will be made available throughout the course, so
you will need to log in to the web site frequently to check for the latest information. Announcements will also be posted on the web site, and automatically emailed to all students. You should check the course web site and your email every 1- 2 days for course announcements.
University Attendance Policy: Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.
Academic Honor Policy: You are bound by the FSU Academic Honor Code in the FSU Student Handbook. Summarized briefly, you have the responsibility to (1) uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in your work, (2) refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the University community, and (3) foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the University community. The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of students’ academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to “... be honest and truthful and... [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.” (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://dof.fsu.edu/honorpolicy.htm.)
Americans With Disabilities Act: Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; and (2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the first week of class. Students with disabilities can be authorized to take their tests at the SDRC; you must complete the required forms two weeks prior to the first exam to request this service. This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request. For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the Student Disability Resource Center 874 Traditions Way 108 Student Services Building Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167 (850) 644- 9566 (voice) (850) 644-8504 (TDD) [email protected] http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/
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Learning Assistance: The TA/Mentors will be available by email and by appointment to discuss the textbook material, the homework sets, exam grading, or just to talk about marine science. You can email them at any time to set up an appointment or with questions about the homework. We are here to help you learn about oceanography. If you are having trouble with the class, please do not wait until the end of the semester to ask for help.
Syllabus Change Policy: Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice.
with your scores up to that point you can submit it without answering any questions. You can always try to improve your grade by taking the Final Exam. There is no risk in taking the Final Exam. If it ends up being your lowest score, that is the score we will drop. If it is higher than one of your other exam scores, we’ll keep it and drop the lowest score.
Example: Grading Scale HW 90/100 ≥94.00 A Exam 1 85/100 ≥90.50 A- Exam 2 79/100 ≥87.00 B+ Exam 3 75/100 ≥83.50 B Exam 4 89/100 ≥80.00 B- Final Exam 0/100 ≥76.50 C+ 418/500=83.60% (B) ≥73.00 C ≥69.50 C- Grades are rounded off from the 3 rd^ decimal place. ≥66.00 D+ 90.495 is rounded up to 90.50 (A-) ≥62.50 D 90.494 is rounded down to 90.49 (B+) ≥59.00 D- <59.00 F
The exams will be given at the FSU Testing Center, UCC-1200. Test Dates are shown below in the Course Schedule. Each exam can only be taken once, but you have two different days when you can take each exam, depending on your last name. Student names A-K test on Monday or Thursday. Student names L-Z test on Tuesday or Wednesday. Arrange your schedule to fit the Exam schedule.
1. Exam length: 1 hour (seating times 8:30Am to 6:30PM)
2. Be there early!
3. No cell phones, hats, papers, etc.!!!
4. Read “Student Responsibilities for Testing” (pages 5-6 of this Syllabus) for detailed instructions
If you wait until the last hour to take an exam at the FSU Testing Center, or show up too late in the day, you may not be able to take the exam since they are often very busy. If you miss a test because you are late, or forgot your FSU ID card, or for any other reason, it counts as a zero. If you need to wear a hat for religious purposes, or a medical device, etc. you must inform the testing center in advance or they will turn you away at the door. Students may call 850-645-2756 or 850-645-1201, or they may send an email to [email protected], or visit the CAT web site: http://learningforlife.fsu.edu/cat/test/distancelearning/studentInfo.cfm.
Course and Examination Schedule
Reading Due Dates schedule
January 4 Wed First Class Day 1 Use First Day Attendance Tool 6 Fri Chapter 1 7 Sat 2 11 Wed Chapter 2 12 Thrs 3 17 Tues Chapter 3 18 Wed 4 23 Mon Chapter 4 Exam 1 Chapters 1-4 Students A-K 24 Tues 5 Exam 1 Chapters 1-4 Students L-Z 25 Wed Exam 1 Chapters 1-4 Students L-Z 26 Thrs Exam 1 Chapters 1-4 Students A-K 30 Mon Chapter 5 February 1 Wed 6 6 Mon Chapter 6 7 Tues 7 13 Mon Chapter 7 14 Tues 8 20 Mon Chapter 8 Exam 2 Chapters 5-8 Students A-K 21 Tues 9 Exam 2 Students L-Z 22 Wed Exam 2 Students L-Z 23 Thrs Exam 2 Students A-K 27 Mon Chapter 9 28 Tues 10 March 5 Mon Spring Break Chapter 10 6 Tues Spring Break 11 12 Mon Chapter 11 13 Tues 12 19 Mon Chapter 12 Exam 3 Chapters 9-12 Students A-K 20 Tues 13 Exam 3 Students L-Z 21 Wed Exam 3 Students L-Z 22 Thrs Exam 3 Students A-K 26 Mon Chapter 13 27 Tues 14 April 2 Mon Chapter 14 3 Tues 15 9 Mon Chapter 15 10 Tues 16 16 Mon Chapter 16 Exam 4 Chapters 13-16 Students A-K 17 Tues Exam 4 Students L-Z 18 Wed Exam 4 Students L-Z 19 Thrs Exam 4 Students A-K 23 Mon Finals Week Final Exam Students A-K 24 Tues Finals Week Final Exam Students L-Z 25 Wed Finals Week Final Exam Students L-Z 26 Thrs Finals Week Final Exam Students A-K
8. If a student’s cell phone is on or makes ANY noise (ring, vibration, beep, etc) in the testing room, this will result in
immediate exam termination and dismissal from the center.
9. Students may not bring loose papers into the testing room unless specified by the instructors. If scratch paper is
allowed on the test, it will be provided and it must be turned in before leaving.
10. Hats, head gear, wraps, sunglasses etc. may not be worn during exams. Items that are prescribed for medical or
religious purposes are only acceptable with prior approval from the FSU CAT.
11. Students are expected to exhibit proper decorum when using the testing center facilities. Violations of the following
rules may result in the student being expelled from the testing center for the remainder of the semester.
- There is no talking in the testing center, except to proctors.
- Leaving the testing center with any test content (questions, directions, etc.) or with any student responses is strictly prohibited.
- Rude behavior towards testing staff or other students is unacceptable.
12. Computers in the testing center (UCC-1100) may not be used for any purpose other than to take exams.
Students from a FSU distance learning class:
- Students must go to the CAT website to choose a proctor by filling out the Online Proctor Designation Form. This must be completed within the first two weeks of the semester. We reserve the right to reject any proctor submission after the deadline. This applies to all students enrolled in Section -05, even if you plan to take your tests at the CAT.
- Any students who wish to test at a site other than the ones on our list will need to contact the FSU Testing Center for further assistance. Students can call us at 850-644-3017, or they may send an email to [email protected].
- Many test sites require a fee for proctoring services. Students are responsible for paying any fees that may be required by their approved proctor or testing center. Students should be sure to determine if there is a fee, what it is, and when it must be paid. Testing centers often require prepayment, and your receipt for payment may serve as your ticket to the proctored exam session.
- Students must review the exam schedule with their approved proctor. The FSU Testing Center does not make appointments for students testing at external proctoring sites.
- Schedule the exam date and time with the proctor before the testing window shown in the Course Schedule above. You can schedule your exam for any day (M,T,W,R) during each exam period. Please note:
• Some proctors block out certain times or days of the weeks for distance learning exams; i.e., finals week.
• Students must arrive with enough time to allow full time for the exam. Do not show up an hour before closing
if your exam is two hours long – you will not be seated.
• It is in the student’s best interest to check with the proctor the day before the exam to ensure they have the
necessary exam information.
• On test day, the student will need to bring one of the following forms of ID. Failure to provide proper ID will
result in being turned away.
▫ FSU student ID (& a Driver’s License if there is no photo)
▫ State-issued Driver’s License
▫ Government-issued Photo ID (passport, etc.)
- In addition to complying with the FSU Honor Code, students must abide by any additional policies and procedures their chosen testing site may set forth.
