Introduction to Ocean Sciences
Introduction to Ocean Sciences uses students’ natural enthusiasm for the wonders of the ocean as a foundation for teaching core principles in this interdisciplinary field. Developing scientific literacy by emphasizing the real-world process of science, this text provides an accessible introduction to the interrelated physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes of the oceans, atmosphere, and coasts.
The Second Edition has been fully revised and updated and offers improved pedagogy, an expanded art program featuring beautiful underwater photography by the author, and new multimedia resources for students and instructors.
Engages students with the issues that matter to them.
Introduction to Ocean Sciences captures students’ natural enthusiasm for topics and issues in the ocean sciences—including environmental concerns, natural hazards, and marine life—and uses this enthusiasm to teach core scientific principles in an engaging way. A strong focus on the ecological perspective sets Introduction to Ocean Sciences, Second Edition, apart from other textbooks in the field.
Accurate and current science in a flexible, modular format.
Providing the most current and accurate science of any introductory text in the field, Introduction to Ocean Sciences is organized in a modular format, with thoroughly cross-referenced chapters, allowing instructors to re-order or otherwise tailor the textbook material to fit the needs of their course.
Focus on core concepts and the process of science develops students’ scientific literacy.
Introduction to Ocean Sciences makes the study of ocean sciences accessible. Emphasizing the scientific process, the text explains in clear language the essential scientific concepts from the various ocean science disciplines—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and ecology—while providing the opportunity for more in-depth study through eighteen illustrated Critical Concept features.
Rich pedagogy clarifies and reinforces essential concepts.
Because courses in the ocean sciences attract nonmajors, Introduction to Ocean Sciences provides the pedagogy to ensure that even those with little science experience will succeed. Throughout every chapter, Critical Thinking Questions challenge students to apply the concepts they have learned. In addition, each chapter includes chapter-opening anecdotes, many drawn from the author’s experience in the field; glossary terms; chapter summaries; study and review questions; and key terms lists.
The Critical Concepts are stand-alone features on key principles, consisting of “Essential to Know” lists and “Understanding the Concept” discussions. Students who are less comfortable with the science will get the support they need to dip their toes into new materials, and added depth is provided for those who want to know more. Individual Critical Concepts are referenced in the chapters themselves: the chapter openers list relevant Critical Concepts, cross-references appear where they will be helpful, and and an end-of-chapter Critical Concept Reminder section summarizes the information.
Accurate line art and beautiful underwater photography.
The Second Edition offers almost 280 underwater photographs by author Douglas Segar and Elaine Stamman Segar, who have meticulously supervised their reproduction for color accuracy. The text also includes a wealth of exceptional full-color line art to illustrate important concepts.
Student Website
The free and open Student Website offers:
- Chapter Overviews that provide a general Guide to Reading and Learning and an outline of the Essential to Know points in each chapter, including Critical Concept Reminders;
- Self-Test Questions that quiz you on what you’ve read and provide feedback on right and wrong answers;
- Key-Term Flashcards that test your recall for new terminology introduced in each chapter.
You can also print Critical Concept Essential to Know Cards for easy reference as you read. Watch Animations to see ocean sciences processes in action, and read Earth Science News for weekly updates from Newswise on current events, and an archive of past articles.
Introduction to Ocean Sciences, Second Edition, ebook
The ebook version of Introduction to Ocean Sciences offers the full content of the print book at half the price. The Norton ebook format replicates actual book pages for a pleasant reading experience and allows students to take notes, highlight, print pages as needed, and electronically search the text. A downloadable PDF version of the ebook is also available from Powells.com. Visit NortonEbooks.com for more information.
Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank
The Instructor’s Manual, written by Douglas Segar, offers tips on planning for the course and making the most of the textbook material, including Chapter Goals and Main Concepts; Chapter Outlines; and Suggestions for Presentation and Suggested Readings for each chapter. Also included are alternative outlines for courses with a biology or physical science focus.
The Test Bank, also prepared by Douglas Segar, includes almost 1,600 questions, featuring multiple-choice, true/false, and completion questions for every chapter and Critical Concept. It is available in ExamView® Assesment Suite, BlackBoard, and WebCT formats.
Thorough Answers to the Critical Thinking Questions in the textbook are available separately and are a great resource for instructors who want ideas for class discussion or more opportunities to test their students.
Norton Media Library CD-ROM
The Norton Media Library CD-ROM offers:
- Lecture PowerPoint slides with chapter outlines and clicker questions
- All drawn art and all of the photographs from the text
- Instructor’s Manual in PDF or RTF format
- Test Bank in PDF or RTF format
- Answers to Critical Thinking questions in PDF or RTF format
Instructor’s Website
The Instructor’s Website provides the Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, and Critical Thinking Questions and Answers, conveniently accessible from anywhere, and also a link to the author's blog, where instructors can communicate directly with the author, post and share new Critical Thinking Questions, and read commentary on current events.
