G115 - Introduction to Oceanography

Course Calendar Spring 2013

This calendar indicates the following important information:

WEEK OF: Tells you what week you should be completing the modules and assessments.
ASSESSMENT and DUE DATE: Tells you what assessment is due, when it is due and the topics the assessment will cover. More info on each individual assessment will be found in your modules. Information on Research Paper related assessments can be found in the "Library Resources Module.
TOPIC: Tells you what modules you should complete that week. Modules should be completed by the end of the week. These are done on your own time; you will not need to verify completion with your instructor.

All assessments are due at midnight (11:59pm Indiana time) on their assigned due date below. Most assessments are due on MONDAYS. The exception to this is the Unit A Long Quiz (due on Tuesday January 22); this alternate due date is due to the campus Monday holiday.

Assessments are only open for a certain length of time:

Long quizzes have a 7-day time frame for completion. Quizzes will open at 12:01 AM the Tuesday prior to their due date and close at 11:59pm on their Monday due date.
Homework and forum postings will have up to two weeks for completion. Homework and forums may be completed from the time they are posted in the course modules until midnight on their Monday due date.
The research paper thesis statement and outline, annotated bibliography, and paper will be due by midnight on their due dates. The final paper must be submitted to Turnitin.com. The thesis statement and outline, and annotated bibliography will be submitted to Oncourse "Assignments". You may submit these items anytime prior to the due date. Guidelines and submission directions are on the "Research Paper" page of this Syllabus and in "Assignments".

You may print a PDF copy of this calendar here: G115 Spring 2013 Course Schedule

Unit A: Introductions
Week Of	Assessment Due Date	Module to complete by end of week
7 January	no assessment due Begin working on your Introductions Assessment described in "Course Introductions" module	Course Introduction and *Library Resources*
14 January	Monday January 14 Assessment: Introductions Forum Posting and Syllabus Quiz Submit Via "Forums" and "Tests & Surveys" tools (50 points) Monday January 14 is the last day to drop this course with a 100% refund.	Introduction to Oceans
Unit B: Geology of Oceans
22 January Monday Jan 21 is a campus holiday	Tuesday January 22 Assessment: Long Quiz Covers all modules of Unit A Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (60 points)	Earth Structure & Plate Tectonics
28 January	no assessment due Begin thinking about your Research Fact Sheet Review the Library Resources module	Marine Provinces and Marine Sediments
4 February	Monday, February 4 Assessment: Homework Marine Sediments Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (50 points)	Water and Seawater
Unit C: An Interactive Environment
11 February	Monday, February 11 Assessment: Long Quiz Covers all modules of Unit B Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (80 points)	Atmospheric Circulation and Weather and Climate
18 February	Monday, February 18 Research Thesis Statement and Outline Submit via "Assignments" (50 points) Details in "Research Deadlines" PDF on "Research Paper" page of Syllabus	Oceanic Circulation
25 February	Monday, February 25 Assessment: Homework Ocean Circulation Animation and News Summary/Critique Submitted via Module and "Assignments" (50 points) Friday March 1 is the last day to withdraw (with an automatic W) with an advisors signature.	Waves and Tsunami
4 March	Monday March 4 Assessment: Long Quiz Covers these modules of Unit C: Atmospheric Circulation through Waves and Tsunami Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (80 points)	Tides
11 March	SPRING BREAK - no assessment due	no modules to complete
18 March	Monday, March 18 Assessment: Homework Analyzing Tides Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (50 points)	Coasts and Coastal Waters
Unit D: Life in the Oceans
25 March	Monday, March 25 Assessment: Long Quiz Covers these modules of Unit C: Tides through Coastal Waters Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (60 points)	Marine Life and Energy and Productivity
1 April	Monday, April 1 Research Resources: Annotated Bibliography Submit via "Assignments" (50 points) Details in "Research Deadlines" PDF on "Research Paper" page of Syllabus Monday April 1 is the last day to drop this course with a W (if passing) or F (if failing). You will need an instructor and advisor signature.	Pelagic Life and Benthic Life
Unit E: Human Presence in the Oceans
8 April	Monday, April 8 Assessment: Long Quiz Covers all modules of Unit D Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (80 points) Monday, April 8 All paper extra credit due (optional). Various submission methods (Up to 10 points) Details in "Research Deadlines" PDF on "Research Paper" page of Syllabus	Marine Resources
15 April	Monday, April 15 Extra Credit (optional) Google Maps Submit via "Assignments" (up to 50 points) Details on Assessment page of Marine Resources Module	no modules to complete to allow time to finish Research Option Fact Sheet
22 April	Monday, April 22 Research Fact Sheet Due Submit via "Assignments" (100 points) Details on "Research Paper" page of Syllabus	Environmental Concerns
29 April	Monday, April 29 Assessment: Long Quiz Covers all modules of Unit E Submit via "Tests & Surveys" tool (40 points)	Complete Course Evaluation by Friday May 3. This evaluation was mailed to your IUPUI address on April 30; please check your IUPUI email for information on completing the evaluation.
6 May	Grades available in Onestart by May 9

G115 - Introduction to Oceanography

Syllabus

Course Calendar Spring 2013