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EARTH SCIENCE 1130 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY UNIT 1 OCEANOGRAPHY – A DIVERSE SCIENCE RICH IN HISTORY The World Ocean Describe the World Ocean in terms of the proportion of the world’s water, proportion of earth’s surface area and average depth. List and describe the components of the hydrologic cycle model. Explain how the components are interrelated. Application Discussion: Given what you understand about the hydrologic cycle, how is the role of the world ocean important to residents of the Chicago metropolitan area? Marine Sciences Careers List and describe the sub disciplines of oceanography in terms of area of study, qualifications and relative employment opportunities. Application Discussion: Which marine sciences may produce information you might use daily? In your chosen area of study or career? Explain. History of Marine Sciences Current Trends Chronologically order the historic contributions of the early voyagers, the voyagers of the Middle Ages, Age of Discovery and the 20th century. List the key contributions to the marine sciences and voyaging technology made by: Phoenician, Greek, Chinese and Polynesian voyagers The voyages of the HMS Challenger, the Meteor the Trieste and the Glomar Challenger Captain James Cook, Matthew Maury, Magellan, Prince Henry the Navigator, Cousteau and Gagnan By Diana M. Strode College of DuPage Use by permission onlyEARTH SCIENCE 1130 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY UNIT 1 OCEANOGRAPHY – A DIVERSE SCIENCE RICH IN HISTORY History of Marine Sciences Current Trends (cont.) Describe the Jason-1, Aqua, IDOP JGOFS projects. Application Discussion: What other vessel (non-marine) carried the name Challenger? Why do you think this name was chosen for this modern vessel? How do you think the contributions of these people/groups impact current events/needs? By Diana M. Strode College of DuPage Use by permission only EARTH SCIENCE 1130 INTRODUCTION TO OCE