Teaching
this course aims to provide the student with knowledge of the fields of
geography of seas and oceans and their fields and their connection with other
sciences, understanding the basic concepts of marine and ocean science,
studying the characteristics of the distribution of land and water on the
surface of the earth, defining the boundaries of the habitats of seas and
oceans and their general characteristics, and the theories that explained the
emergence of seas and oceans, and the origin of sea water Oceans and their
natural and chemical characteristics, tidal movement, sea waves, ocean currents
and water masses, and a study of sea and ocean water pollution.
Intended learning outcomes
After
the student succeeds in studying this course, he will be able to define the
basic concepts and terminology of oceanography and be able to develop the
necessary skills for scientific research and presentations, and he will be able
to link between tectonic change with the current environment and the emergence
of lands, their continents and their oceans.
Teaching and learning methods
The
course is taught through lecture and scientific presentation, critical
thinking, dialogue and discussion inside the hall, and field visits.
Methods of assessments
The
course is evaluated by calculating 40 degrees for the works divided into 20
degrees for the written midterm exam, and 20 degrees for participating in the
discussion in the lecture and bringing a research paper, and a written final
exam of 60 degrees is conducted in order to follow in the same footsteps of the
college.
Chronological
distribution of course contents
The
first week, the concept of geography of seas and oceans, their importance and
their relationship to other sciences
The
second week theories of the emergence of seas and oceans
The
third week: Characteristics of sea and ocean waters - Part One
The
fourth week, characteristics of sea and ocean waters - Part Two
Week
Five: Characteristics of sea and ocean waters - Part Three
The
sixth week, water movements in the seas and oceans
The
seventh week, the tidal movement of sea and ocean waters
Eighth
week midterm exam
The
ninth week, the movement of marine currents in the waters of the seas and
oceans
Week
Ten Topography of sea and ocean floors and their sections
The
eleventh week, marine environments and their divisions
Twelfth
week, the role of seas and oceans in the global economy
Thirteenth
week Reefs and atolls
The
fourteenth week, the most important marine resources and their geographical
distribution
The
fifteenth week is to review and discuss research papers
Sixteenth
week final exam
Books
and references:
- Al-Hadi
Abu Luqma and others - Marine Geography, Jamahiriya House for Publishing and
Distribution.
- Muhammad
Al-Awar, Marine Geography, the Jamahiriya House for Publishing and Distribution.
- Talaat
Ahmed Mohamed Abdo, Houria Mohamed Hussein Jadallah, Geography of Seas and
Oceans, University Knowledge House.
Note: The course instructor determines the main
reference for teaching the course, and uses what he deems appropriate from the
supporting references
