How do homeworks, lecture, and labs connect?
This course requires you to a) acquire knowledge of oceanography facts and concepts (background information), b) conceptual knowledge of processes that explain how physical phenomena occur, c) create scientific arguments and think critically about science, and d) understand how science and environmental policy work together. The lecture is meant to bring all aspects of the course together. It covers content, software problems, writing, and other information to help you do well in the course. The homework, quizzes, and thought questions focus on background information that you need to be successful in your lab and writing activities. The labs are intended to help you use the background knowledge to create coherent scientific and policy positions.
