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Oceanography and Marine Biology : An Introduction to Marine Science by David W. Townsend (2012, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100878936025
ISBN-139780878936021
eBay Product ID (ePID)117198253
Product Key Features
Number of Pages512 Pages
Publication NameOceanography and Marine Biology : an Introduction to Marine Science
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
SubjectEarth Sciences / Oceanography, Life Sciences / General, Life Sciences / Marine Biology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorDavid W. Townsend
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight55.8 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2012-003553
Reviews"Townsend succeeds very well in providing balanced coverage as he leads students on an exploration of the physical, chemical, and geological fundamentals, and follows through with biological processes and organisms. So, the very inclusive title (all three terms--oceanography, marine biology, and marine science) is appropriate, and courses with any of these titles could use this textbook. The textbook is written in a very engaging style. Throughout, Townsend asks questions and then provides illustrative answers. Oceanography and Marine Biology should provide the thoughtful student with ways to answer the question 'Why is the ocean important?'" --Lisa Campbell, Oceanography
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal577.7
Table Of Content1. Early Foundations of the Ocean Sciences 2. Origins and Connections: Science, the Universe, Earth, and Life 3. The Ocean Floor: Its Formation and Evolution 4. Water: Its Chemical and Physical Properties 5. Atmospheric Circulation and Ocean Currents 6. Waves and Tides 7.Introduction to Life in the Sea 8. The Primary Producers 9. The Zooplankton 10. Marine Invertebrates 11. The Fishes 12. Marine Environments 13. Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals 14. Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture 15. Human Impacts Appendix A. Satellite Remote Sensing Appendix B. El Niño and La Niña Appendix C. Exploring the Deep, Dark Ocean Glossary Illustration Credits Index
SynopsisDear Colleagues, Having taught an introductory ocean science class to more than 5,000 undergraduates over the past 15 years, it has become abundantly clear to me that the majority of my students are more interested in biological aspects of the marine environment than they are in either the oceans' physics or geology. On the other hand, having been a basic research scientist throughout my career, I remain convinced that a fundamental understanding of basic physical sciences is necessary for a deeper appreciation of biology and ecology. And so, over time, my teaching philosophy has evolved to one where I almost trick students into learning basic science. What I mean is, they already appreciate the oceans--the parts of the oceans they have had exposure to, that is--and so we already have their interest. All we need to do is build on that intuitive and still na ve interest and show students why our oceans are, in fact, even more interesting--and important. Oceanography and Marine Biology preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences, and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology. I have found that this approach works: my class of 350 students fills every semester it is offered, with students on waiting lists to get in. But existing textbooks on oceanography or marine biology address the companion field only cursorily: very few pages in oceanography texts are devoted to marine biology, and vice versa. This new book overcomes that imbalance, bringing these disparate marine science text formats closer together, giving them more equal weight, and introducing more effectively the physical sciences by showing students with everyday examples how such concepts form the foundation upon which to build a better understanding of the marine environment in a changing world. I invite you to take a look at the book, and welcome your comments on it. David W. Townsend RESOURCES For the Instructor Instructor's Resource Library This resource includes all figures (line-art illustrations and photographs) and tables from the textbook, provided as both high- and low-resolution JPEGs. All have been formatted and optimized for excellent projection quality. Also included are ready-to-use PowerPoint slides of all figures and tables. In addition, the IRL includes suggested answers to the textbook's end-of-chapter discussion questions., Dear Colleagues, Having taught an introductory ocean science class to more than 5,000 undergraduates over the past 15 years, it has become abundantly clear to me that the majority of my students are more interested in biological aspects of the marine environment than they are in either the oceans' physics or geology. On the other hand, having been a basic research scientist throughout my career, I remain convinced that a fundamental understanding of basic physical sciences is necessary for a deeper appreciation of biology and ecology. And so, over time, my teaching philosophy has evolved to one where I almost trick students into learning basic science. What I mean is, they already appreciate the oceans--the parts of the oceans they have had exposure to, that is--and so we already have their interest. All we need to do is build on that intuitive and still naï interest and show students why our oceans are, in fact, even more interesting--and important. Oceanography and Marine Biology preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences, and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology. I have found that this approach works: my class of 350 students fills every semester it is offered, with students on waiting lists to get in. But existing textbooks on oceanography or marine biology address the companion field only cursorily: very few pages in oceanography texts are devoted to marine biology, and vice versa. This new book overcomes that imbalance, bringing these disparate marine science text formats closer together, giving them more equal weight, and introducing more effectively the physical sciences by showing students with everyday examples how such concepts form the foundation upon which to build a better understanding of the marine environment in a changing world. I invite you to take a look at the book, and welcome your comments on it. David W. Townsend RESOURCES For the Instructor Instructor's Resource Library This resource includes all figures (line-art illustrations and photographs) and tables from the textbook, provided as both high- and low-resolution JPEGs. All have been formatted and optimized for excellent projection quality. Also included are ready-to-use PowerPoint slides of all figures and tables. In addition, the IRL includes suggested answers to the textbook's end-of-chapter discussion questions., Published by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press. Oceanography and Marine Biology preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences, and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology., Dear Colleagues,Having taught an introductory ocean science class to more than 5,000 undergraduates over the past 15 years, it has become abundantly clear to me that the majority of my students are more interested in biological aspects of the marine environment than they are in either the oceans' physics or geology. On the other hand, having been a basic research scientist throughout my career, I remain convinced that a fundamentalunderstanding of basic physical sciences is necessary for a deeper appreciation of biology and ecology. And so, over time, my teaching philosophy has evolved to one where I almost trick students into learningbasic science. What I mean is, they already appreciate the oceans--the parts of the oceans they have had exposure to, that is--and so we already have their interest. All we need to do is build on that intuitive and still naïve interest and show students why our oceans are, in fact, even more interesting--and important.Oceanography and Marine Biology preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences,and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology. I have found that this approach works: my class of 350 students fills every semester it is offered, with students on waiting lists to getin. But existing textbooks on oceanography or marine biology address the companion field only cursorily: very few pages in oceanography texts are devoted to marine biology, and vice versa. This new book overcomes that imbalance, bringing these disparate marine science text formats closer together, giving them more equal weight, and introducing more effectively the physical sciences by showing students with everyday examples how such concepts form the foundation upon which to build a betterunderstanding of the marine environment in a changing world.I invite you to take a look at the book, and welcome your comments on it.David W.TownsendRESOURCESFor the InstructorInstructor's Resource LibraryThis resource includes all figures (line-art illustrations and photographs) and tables from the textbook, provided as both high- and low-resolution JPEGs. All have been formatted and optimized for excellent projection quality. Also included are ready-to-use PowerPoint slides of all figures and tables.In addition, the IRL includes suggested answers to the textbook's end-of-chapter discussion questions., Oceanography and Marine Biology takes a balanced approach to marine science, bringing marine biology and traditional oceanographic disciplines closer together. This text preserves the basic elements of the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences, and merges those fundamentals into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology.
LC Classification NumberQH91.T69 2012
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