Course Overview:
In this course, we will consider the beauty and wonder of the natural and physical world of the ocean, the great diversity of life and habitats found there, and the very real threats presented to the marine habitat by human disturbance and global climate change. You will experience the ocean first hand during a field trip to the Gulf of California, work in small groups to conduct mini-research investigations on marine organisms, and present the results of your investigations in lab.
Instructor Contact Information:
Dr. Katrina Mangin
Office: Biological Sciences East, Rm 107
Phone: 626-5076
Email: mangin@u.arizona.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 10-12, Wednesday
2:10-3:00, and by appointment
Textbooks:
Sumich, J.L. and J.F. Morrissey. 2004. Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life,
8th Edition. Jones and
Bartlett, Sudbury.
Lecture:
Biological Sciences West 208
MW 1:00-1:50 pm
Lab Sections (Koffler 511, FIRST LAB MEETS SEPT
8)
Section 1: Monday
9-10:50
Section 2: Monday 11-12:50
Assignments:
The
field trip is optional for all students in the course. Alternative assignment
required for those who do not attend the field trip.
Three 50-minute lecture exams will cover material/videos covered
in lectures, and assigned readings from your textbook or other sources.
Each student will select three articles on a topic of their choice to do with marine biology. The articles must be from the primary literature (based on original research). You will write a 1.5 to 2 page article, single-spaced, typed, 12-point font discussing the article according to guidelines you will be given on a separate sheet.
Lab meets weekly for 1 hour, 50 minutes. You will work in a group to do two research projects, each over 4 lab periods, and do five labs on marine biodiversity, including dissections of preserved animals, and investigations of live animals.
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Evaluation |
Points |
Percent of Total Points |
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Individual exams |
285 points (3 @ 95 pts each) |
47.5% |
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Lecture participation/assignments |
25 points |
4.2% |
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Group lab projects & presentations |
90 points (2 @45 each) |
15% |
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Individual lab
participation/assignments |
50 points |
8.3% |
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Individual article reviews |
60 points (3 at 20 points each) |
10% |
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Field trip (CEDO) |
90 points |
15% |
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Total |
600 points |
100 % |
Course Policies:
Attendance
Policy: We expect you to attend lectures and your weekly lab section every
week. During each class period, we will focus
on putting the readings into context, and explore ideas that are difficult to
understand by reading alone. We
occasionally will have discussions in lecture. We expect you to participate actively
in all discussions and lab activities and part of your grade will be based on
your class participation.
Make-up
Policy: Due to the
nature of the labs (you will be observing live animals and working in groups), no
make-up labs or presentations are allowed. No make-up
exams are allowed. If problems arise that interfere with your ability to do the
work in this class, please tell us as soon as possible.
Late-Assignment
Policy: We will deduct 25% of points per class period for late assignments
(article reviews and homework assignments). Group presentations must be given on the day that they are scheduled.
You
will turn in both individual assignments and group work in this class; we
expect you to work independently or collaboratively as the assignment dictates.
We expect all students to abide by the University of Arizona Student Code of
Conduct <http://w3.arizona.edu/%7Estudpubs/policies/ppmainpg.html>
If
you require special accommodations, please notify us as soon as possible. We
encourage you to register with the Disability Resource Center
<http://drc.arizona.edu>
Marine Biology Lecture Schedule Spring 2005
(updated Feb 16)
Text is Sumich and
Morrisey 2004 (SM)
consult course website for more up to date information
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Jan 12 |
Introduction |
No reading |
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Jan 17 |
MLK Day Ð no lecture |
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Jan 19 |
Life in a 3D world |
Chapter 2, Sumich Assigned reading Cover Story of
NatureÉ |
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Jan 24 |
The open ocean: Plankton |
Chapter 3, Sumich |
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Jan 26 |
Marine invertebrate animals |
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Jan 31 |
Marine invertebrate animals |
Chapter 5, Sumich |
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Feb 2 |
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Feb 7 |
Invertebrates1 |
Chapter 8, Sumich Chapter 4, pg 104-110 (4.2) AR1
(Article Review 1) due |
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Feb 9 |
Invertebrates2 |
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Feb 11-13 |
Field trip to CEDO |
Leave Fri @1:00 , return Sunday by
6 pm |
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Feb 14 |
No Class |
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Feb 16 |
Invertebrates3 |
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Feb 21 |
Sharks |
Chapter 6, Sumich (exam2)
AR1 Revision
due
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Feb 23 |
EXAM 1
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Feb 28 |
Sea Turtles |
Chapter 9, Sumich |
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March 2 |
Marine Reptiles (Dr. Bonine) |
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March 7 |
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Chapter 12, Sumich AR2 due
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March 9 |
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March 14-16 |
Spring Break |
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March 21 |
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Chapter 10, Sumich |
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March 23 |
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March 28 |
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Assigned reading
AR2 Revision
due
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March 30 |
EXAM
2 |
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April 4 |
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Chapter 7, Sumich
Chapter 4, Sumich |
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April 6 |
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April 11 |
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Chapter 11, Sumich AR3
due |
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April 13 |
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April 18 |
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Assigned reading
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April 20 |
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April 25 |
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Chapter 13, Sumich
AR3 Revision
due
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April 27 |
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May 2 |
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Assigned reading
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May 4 |
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Final Exam:
Monday, May 9, 11-1
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last day to drop with no record
Tuesday Feb 8 / last day to drop
with a ÒWÓ Tuesday March 8