Instructor:

Course Objectives: To develop an understanding of the topography, sediments, structure and evolution of ocean basins, and the tools and methods used by marine geologists.

Course Assessment:

1. Mid-term, final exams (30% each) = 60%
   
2. In-class exercises, problem sets =20%
   When required, in-class exercises are due at the beginning of the next class.  Write-ups should be neatly written, typed if applicable, and all graphs and figures presented digitally (e.g. using EXCEL, Corel Draw, etc.). Points will be deducted from write-ups that are turned in late (10% per day).
   
3. Paper on topic of choice relevant to marine geology = 20%
   

Course Readings:

You are not required to purchase a textbook for the course. Several books are on reserve in Randall Library. Reading assignments from these texts and other sources are posted here. You can download electronics versions of most of the assignments from the Library reserves or the class page on SeaPort. You are responsible for any reading I assign. Note: essay questions on the exams tend to pertain directly to one or more of the assigned readings.

The books on reserve are and available for 24-hour checkout:

Marine Geology, by J.P. Kennett

The Sea Floor: An Introduction to Marine Geology, by E. Seibold and W. Berger

The Ocean Basins: Their Structure and Evolution, by the Open University Course Team

Ocean Chemistry and Deep Sea Sediments, by the Open University Course Team

Understanding Earth by Press and Siever

 
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