Description
You will be required to research and present a topic using either PPT or Prezi of oceanographic concern to be chosen from a list of possible topics. You will be working in groups of two or singly. If there is a topic you are interested in researching that is not on the list, you may do so with the approval of the instructor. Please clear topic with me before you begin researching. Topics will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. If there is a topic that you really wish to choose, make your choice known as early as possible. You must make a choice of topics and partner by September 11, 2018. Oceanography projects are worth 100 points, equivalent to an exam.
- An OUTLINE of your topic must be handed in and include a bibliography in APA format with a minimum of three sources (Not including your text or generic sites like Ask or Wikipedia). This may include periodicals, newspaper articles, and Internet web sources or even interviews of specialists. Your research should be nearly complete by this time. The outline will be returned with suggestions to help improve the project. Outlines are due October 30, 2018.
- A 5-10 minute presentation of the project will be given and must include some form of media (PowerPoint, pictures, posters). A printout of your final resource list is also due at this time. Format should be APA. – Video clips may be used but must be LESS than 90 seconds. You may make handouts to give other students. These must be submitted one class day before your presentation if you wish me to make copies. Partners are expected to demonstrate that they shared equally in gathering and preparing information. Anyone who fails to contribute to a partnership will be graded accordingly. Please make me aware of non-contributing partners before the presentation is given.
- Project presentations will be 27 & Nov. 29, 2018. NO written projects will be accepted.
* Missing due dates for topic outline and presentation will cost 3 points each for each
DAY they are late. Outlines may be emailed to instructor.
Projects are worth 100 pts. Grading of project will be based on the following criteria:
Selection of topic (by deadline) 5 pts
Completed and detailed Typed OUTLINE (one per group) 20 pts
Must include at least three resources (see list of acceptable resources)
Presentation and final resource page 75 pts
(Does not have to include partners, but all will be graded equally except in the event a partner cannot show they participated equally and will be graded accordingly)
Oceanography Project Topics
Suggested topics: Not to be a repeat of general subjects covered in class. Groups will NOT be allowed to cover the same exact topic – Choice is first come, first served
Aquaculture of marine species Overfishing and fisheries management
Sewage disposal in the oceans Oil spills and clean-up (in the ocean)
Beach erosion control Artificial reefs
Shark fining Deep sea organisms or deep water coral
Modern-day Whaling Cruise ship waste disposal
Marine sanctuaries Exotic/invasive marine species
Cancer treatments from the sea Dead Zones
Hypersaline/Hydrocarbon seeps Renewable energy sources from the ocean
Coral bleaching Estuary/wetland restoration
Tsunamis (one specific event) The East Pacific Garbage Patch
Mangrove protection Oyster reef restoration
Bioluminescence Ocean Acidification
Indian River Lagoon – (choose a subtopic) – storm water runoff, toxic algae, mosquito control impoundments, “muck”, sea grass restoration, Oculina coral reefs, the net ban.
Climate change and global warming – (choose a subtopic) – sea level rise, polar ice loss, El Nino (how it effects the U.S.)
Endangered Marine Species (choose one, preferably Florida species) – sea turtles, manatees, right whales, sawfish etc. (Do not concentrate on life-history, but on reasons why the animal is endangered and efforts to save it.) or the Endangered Species Act itself
* Please sign up and get approval for your topic before you begin your research. You may choose a topic of interest that is not on this list if it relates to current topics in oceanography and meets the instructor’s approval. Two groups will not be allowed to do the same topic, so choose early – First come first served.
* Suggested sources: Internet, IRSC library, Brackett Library, public library, books, videos, DVD’s, periodicals and newspaper articles. Interview a scientist working in that field. You may also get information from local institutions: Harbor Branch, Florida DEP, Environmental Learning Centers, or other environmental institutions. See resources page on Blackboard
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