Oceanography (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CGEO112
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Oceanography is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to all branches of Oceanography, namely physical, biological, chemical and geological oceanography, for students.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at   course level)

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

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Oceanography

(Theory)

CO7:  Acquire History of the origin of first order land-forms on Earth and morphology of major Oceans.

CO8: Interpret oceanic floor as well the property of ocean water. CO9:   Information about ocean circulation and all the oceanic currents.

CO10:  Explanation about Coral Reefs and Oceanic deposits. CO11:  Conceptualize Oceanic and Atmosphere interaction and about marine resources.

CO12: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in Teaching:

Interactive lectures, Discussion,

Tutorials,     Reading

assignments, Demonstrations. Learning activities for the students:

Self-             learning

assignments,

effective questions, Seminar presentation.

Class    Test, Semester end examinations Quiz, 

Assignments,

Presentation, Individual and Group projects

 

 

12.00

Basics of Oceanography

Origin of ocean basins: theory of plate tectonics and seafloor spreading;

Ocean morphology and bottom relief: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

 

12.00

Origin and evolution of island arcs; Estuarine & coastal processes and landforms.

Topography of the ocean floor: continental shelf, slope, rise, submarine channels, hills, ridges, trenches and abyssal plains;

Physical and chemical properties of sea water: temperature, Density, Salinity Relation between temperatures, Density, Salinity

 

12.00

Air-sea interaction and ocean circulation: currents, waves and tides

Ocean current: cause, types, currents of Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean, Effects of ocean currents

 

12.00

Origin and growth of coral reefs; Ocean deposits: origin, type and distribution; Thermohaline circulation and the oceanic conveyor belt.

 

12.00

Ocean and global environment: El Nino and Sea level changes; 

Oceanic regions & Marine resources

Marine pollution

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings: 

  1. Pinder, G.F., and Celia, M.A. (2006): Subsurface Hydrology, Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, 485pp.
  2. Pinet, P.R. (2009): Invitation to Oceanography (5th Ed.), Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 609pp.
  3. Raghunath, H.M. (2006): Hydrology: Principles, analysis and Design (2nd Ed.), New age International, New Delhi, 477pp.
  4. Davis Richard J.A.: “Oceanography – An Introduction to the Marine Environment” Wm. C. Brown Lowa. 1986.

 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Garrison, T.: “Oceanography – An Introduction to Marine Science. Books/Cole, Pacific Grove, USA, 2001.
  2. Gross, M. Grant: Oceanography, A View of the Earth, Prentice Hall Inc. New Jersey, 1987.
  3. King, C.A.M. Oceanography for Geographers, 1962.
  4. Sharma, R.C. “The Oceans” Rajesh N. Delhi, 1985.
  5. Singh, R.B. Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, Rawat Publication, Jaipur, 2006
  6. Ummerkutty, A.N.P. Science of the Oceans and Human Life, NBT, New Delhi, 1985.
  7. Singh, Savinder : Oceanography, Pravalika Publications, Allahabad, 2019   

 

 

     

    References: 

    E-Contents

    1. AdvancesinAtmosphericSciences–Bimonthly,SPSciencePress,Paris0256-1538
    2. AtmosphericEnvironment–Annual,Elsevier, Netherland1352-2310
    3. AnnalsoftheNationalAssociationofGeographersIndia–Biannual, NationalAssociationofGeographers,NewDelhi0970-972X
    4. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_ce46/preview
    5. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/Download
    Academic Year: 
    2024-2025