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Catalog description: Coastal ecology is used as the theme to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationships among biology, geology and the physio-chemical factors of coastal marine environments of the Pacific Northwest. Inter-discipline topics include: (1) coastal environments (rocky shores, beaches, estuaries), biology of common coastal marine organisms and physiology of humans in undersea environments; (2) geology of coasts and coastal sea floor structures and materials, sedimentation processes and regional plate tectonics; (3) dynamics of the ocean-land interface including the effects of waves, tides and currents in modifying coastal environments and chemical properties of coastal ocean waters including causes and environmental effects resulting from changes in salinity, temperature, dissolved gases and pH. A significant aspect of this course is its focus on field sampling using modern oceanographic techniques including scuba diving. Course includes instruction and certification in basic and advanced open water scuba diving techniques. Required term project, weekend diving field trips, and lab fee for diving training and scuba equipment rental. Offered annually spring and summer quarters. 5 credits, lecture 3, lab 3.
Prerequisites: One quarter of any science course or instructor permission.
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Spring Quarter 1999
Lecture: Ochoco 123 M & W 11 - 11:50 AM
Lab: Tu or Tr 7 -10 PM (Redmond Aquatic Center)
Includes weekend field trips, and lab fee for diving training and scuba equipment rental.
Instructors:
Bob Reynolds - Office: Room 212 Ochoco Hall, Phone: 383-7557
David Wienecke - Office: , Phone:
Texts:
G232:
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (ERD)
The Pacific Northwest Coast (PNC)
course packet
PADI open water instruction packet (for diver certification only)
personal identification card, PIC (for diver certification only)
G307:
above texts plus: Environmental Oceanography
Course description: Coastal ecology is used as the theme to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationships among biology, geology and the physio-chemical factors of coastal marine environments of the Pacific Northwest. Inter-discipline topics include: (1) coastal environments (rocky shores, beaches, estuaries), biology of common coastal marine organisms and physiology of humans in undersea environments; (2) geology of coasts and coastal sea floor structures and materials, sedimentation processes and regional plate tectonics; (3) dynamics of the ocean-land interface including the effects of waves, tides and currents in modifying coastal environments and chemical properties of coastal ocean waters including causes and environmental effects resulting from changes in salinity, temperature, dissolved gases and pH. Students enrolled in G232 will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and one of the two evening labs. Students enrolled in Geol 307 will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays plus one of the two evening labs. The Friday Geol 307 class will involve discussion of readings/videos/Web sites. Students opting not to take the diving component still must attend an evening lab. All students are required to complete a field research project.
A significant aspect of this course is its focus on field observation and sampling using modern oceanographic techniques including scuba diving. Accordingly, the course includes optional instruction and certification in basic and advanced open water scuba diving techniques. Pool sessions will be used for scuba skill development. In addition, three weekend field trips are scheduled for diver certification and field data collection which will enable students to complete their diver certification and term project.
Costs: All students participating in the COCC diver training component must pay a $130 lab fee which covers the cost of renting scuba equipment, pool use and air fills (see questionaire on page 6). The fee also includes rental of wet suits for one weekend field trip. This fee must be paid at the BEC registration window by no later than the end of the first week of class. Travel expenses including fuel, lodging, and meals are the student's responsibility. Certification beyond basic open water is available, however, students will need to purchase additional certification PICs and texts and assume equipment rental costs for additional diving trips. Students in both courses may opt out of the scuba training, however, there is no reduction in tuition.
Grading: A quiz or exam will be given each week during the diving training component to ensure compliance with PADI certification standards for that week's study. You must take and pass the quiz before you are allowed to participate in the weekly pool session. Total points earned on quizzes, homework, exams, and term project will determine each student's grade. The biology and geology components will be graded by exam. Approximate breakdown of grading is: scuba training exams /lab homework = 20 %, biology exams 25 %, geology exams 25 %, term project 30 %. Students enrolled in U of O Geol 307 will be expected to complete more rigorous exams and research projects. Students not taking the diver training component do not need to attend the first 5 labs. Instead, these students will complete 5 graded homework assignments provided by the instructors and attend all remaining labs.
