A ATM 107 (5964): THE OCEANS
FALL 2015
WELCOME TO A ATM 107
MWF 1:40 PM - 2:35 PM, LC 18
Instructor:
Michael Landin, ES 316-B
Office Hours: M/W/F, 10:30 AM to Noon
Teaching Assistants:
Head TA is Rebecca Steeves, ES 234
Office Hours: Thu,
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Second TA is Jonathan Blufer, ES 234
Office
Hours: Tue, Noon to 2 PM
The goals of this course are to provide students
with a broad overview of the characteristics of the Earth's Oceans, the impact
of human activity, and how such activity may lead to changes in climate.
Official course description
in the Undergraduate Bulletin. This
course fulfills a Natural
Science General Education requirement.
There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
Course Syllabus
Exam Review Sessions
Links Shown in Class
Key West , FL Mike Landin Below is the tentative syllabus, by date, using chapter numbers in the Custom Edition textbook. As we go throughthe semester, you will be able to download a class “LectureSummary" containing daily class announcements, the sections covered in each edition of the text, the major topics covered, and a useful "Study Guide". The individual daily notes for this course will not be posted, but as an option,a “Notes Template” will be available for each lecture. You are expected to have good attendance and you are fully responsible for all material presented in lecture. Make sure to REFRESH your browser to see updated links! Dates |
Monday |
Wednesday |
Friday |
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Aug 24,26,28: |
no class |
Intro |
2 |
Aug 31; Sep 2,4: |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Sep 7,9,11: |
no class |
3 |
3 |
Sep 14,16,18: |
no class |
4 |
4(end Part 1) |
Sep 21,23;25: |
5 |
no class |
5 |
Sep 28,30; Oct 2: |
5 |
Exam #1 |
5 |
Oct 5,7,9: |
6 |
6 |
7 |
Oct 12,14,16: |
7 |
7 |
7 |
Oct 19,21,23: |
7 |
8 |
8(end Part 2) |
Oct 26,28;30: |
9 |
9 |
9 |
Nov 2,4,6: |
Exam #2 |
10 |
10 |
Nov 9,11,13: |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Nov 16,18,20: |
11(end Part 3) |
12 |
12 |
Nov 23,25,27: |
Exam #3 |
no class |
no class |
Nov 30; Dec 2,4: |
15 |
15 |
16 |
Dec 7,9 |
16 |
Review |
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Final Exam Grades & Final Course Grades |
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There will be a number of video presentations scattered throughout the lectures. You are responsible for any additivematerial. These videos will not be available outside of class. Another good reason to regularly attend class. Get ready for a fun and interesting semester!
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Please send your comments and inquiries to mlandin “at” albany.edu.