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Oceanography and Marine Biology An Introduction to Marine Science

Townsend David W.
Innbundet / 2012 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780878936021
Publisert
2012
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
1588 gr
Høyde
221 mm
Bredde
279 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
576

Forfatter
Townsend David W.

Biografisk notat

David W. Townsend is Professor of Oceanography in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. He has a longtime affiliation with the University, having completed a B.A. in Zoology there; after pursuing his M.S. (in Marine Science) at Long Island University, he then returned to the University of Maine, earning a Ph.D. in Oceanography. Dr. Townsend has been recognized for his teaching with the College Outstanding Teaching Award (2001) and the Distinguished Maine Professor Award (2006). He has published more than 90 papers, book chapters, and reviews. His research interests include biological oceanography of estuaries and shelf seas; phytoplankton blooms; nutrient dynamics; fisheries oceanography; ecology and population dynamics of larval fishes and zooplankton; plankton ecology and trophodynamics; and coupling of physical and biological processes.

Oceanography and Marine Biology An Introduction to Marine Science

Townsend David W.
Innbundet / 2012 / Engelsk
Townsend David W.
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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

Published by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press. 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 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 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
Les mer
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.
Les mer
CHAPTER I: EARLY FOUNDATIONS OF THE OCEAN SCIENCES .- The Early Ocean Voyagers The Principles of Navigation Dealing with Spherical Geometry of the Earth Coming Out of the Dark Ages: The Renaissance Europeans Post-Renaissance Ocean Exploration The Birth of Oceanography Oceanography and Marine Biology: Late Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Century.- CHAPTER II: ORIGINS AND CONNECTIONS: SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSE, EARTH, AND LIFE What Is Science? Origins: Where Did the Earth and Its Oceans Come From? Earth's Internal Structure An Introduction to Geophysics The Origin of Life.- CHAPTER III: THE OCEAN FLOOR: ITS FORMATION AND EVOLUTION Continental Drift Marine Sediments.- CHAPTER IV: WATER: ITS CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Basic Chemistry: Chemical Bonds Physical-Chemical Properties of Water Salinity Density Properties of Salt Water Vertical Structure in the Ocean.- CHAPTER V: ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND OCEAN CURRENTS Light in the Sea Atmospheric Circulation Ocean Circulation.- CHAPTER VI: WAVES AND TIDES The Basics of Ocean Waves Tides.- CHAPTER VII: INTRODUCTION TO LIFE IN THE SEA The Basics of Marine Biology: Photosynthesis and Respiration Nutrients and Limiting Factors Biological Production in the Oceans Food Chains and Food Webs Factors Controlling the Distribution of Marine Organisms Taxonomy of Marine Organisms.- CHAPTER VIII: THE PRIMARY PRODUCERS The Phytoplankton The Macroalgae (the Seaweeds) Sea-grasses.- CHAPTER IX: THE ZOOPLANKTON The Meroplankton The Holoplankton.- CHAPTER X: MARINE INVERTEBRATES The Benthos Nektonic Invertebrates.- CHAPTER XI: THE FISHES The Jawless Fishes The Cartilagenous Fishes The Bony Fishes General Biology of Marine Fishes The Field of Ichtyology CHAPTER XII: MARINE ENVIRONMENTS The Intertidal Zone Estuaries Salt Marshes Mangrove Forests Coral Reefs The Deep-Sea Environment.- CHAPTER XIII: MARINE REPTILES, BIRDS, AND MAMMALS Marine Reptiles Sea Birds Marine Mammals Whaling.- CHAPTER XIV: MARINE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE Fisheries Trophodynamics A History of Commercial Fisheries Principles of Fishery Science Current Status and Management of Fisheries Aquaculture.- CHAPTER XV: HUMAN IMPACTS Marine Pollution Global Climate Change.
Les mer
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.

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.

Lecturer supplements will also be available.
Les mer
"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
Les mer
The print edition is no longer stocked, but a discounted e-book is available for purchase.
Provides a clear introduction to the physical, chemical and geological elements of marine sciences
Studentfriendly: uses everyday examples of how these sciences form the foundations of an understanding of the marine environment
Content has been designed by an experienced lecturer to support oceanography and marine biology courses
Les mer
David W. Townsend is Professor of Oceanography in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. He has a longtime affiliation with the University, having completed a B.A. in Zoology there; after pursuing his M.S. (in Marine Science) at Long Island University, he then returned to the University of Maine, earning a Ph.D. in Oceanography. Dr. Townsend has been recognised for his teaching with the College Outstanding Teaching Award (2001) and the Distinguished Maine Professor Award (2006). He has published more than 90 papers, book chapters, and reviews. His research interests include biological oceanography of estuaries and shelf seas; phytoplankton blooms; nutrient dynamics; fisheries oceanography; ecology and population dynamics of larval fishes and zooplankton; plankton ecology and trophodynamics; and coupling of physical and biological processes.
Les mer
Merges the fundamental physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology

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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

Published by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press. 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 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 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
Les mer
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.
Les mer
CHAPTER I: EARLY FOUNDATIONS OF THE OCEAN SCIENCES .- The Early Ocean Voyagers The Principles of Navigation Dealing with Spherical Geometry of the Earth Coming Out of the Dark Ages: The Renaissance Europeans Post-Renaissance Ocean Exploration The Birth of Oceanography Oceanography and Marine Biology: Late Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Century.- CHAPTER II: ORIGINS AND CONNECTIONS: SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSE, EARTH, AND LIFE What Is Science? Origins: Where Did the Earth and Its Oceans Come From? Earth's Internal Structure An Introduction to Geophysics The Origin of Life.- CHAPTER III: THE OCEAN FLOOR: ITS FORMATION AND EVOLUTION Continental Drift Marine Sediments.- CHAPTER IV: WATER: ITS CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Basic Chemistry: Chemical Bonds Physical-Chemical Properties of Water Salinity Density Properties of Salt Water Vertical Structure in the Ocean.- CHAPTER V: ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION AND OCEAN CURRENTS Light in the Sea Atmospheric Circulation Ocean Circulation.- CHAPTER VI: WAVES AND TIDES The Basics of Ocean Waves Tides.- CHAPTER VII: INTRODUCTION TO LIFE IN THE SEA The Basics of Marine Biology: Photosynthesis and Respiration Nutrients and Limiting Factors Biological Production in the Oceans Food Chains and Food Webs Factors Controlling the Distribution of Marine Organisms Taxonomy of Marine Organisms.- CHAPTER VIII: THE PRIMARY PRODUCERS The Phytoplankton The Macroalgae (the Seaweeds) Sea-grasses.- CHAPTER IX: THE ZOOPLANKTON The Meroplankton The Holoplankton.- CHAPTER X: MARINE INVERTEBRATES The Benthos Nektonic Invertebrates.- CHAPTER XI: THE FISHES The Jawless Fishes The Cartilagenous Fishes The Bony Fishes General Biology of Marine Fishes The Field of Ichtyology CHAPTER XII: MARINE ENVIRONMENTS The Intertidal Zone Estuaries Salt Marshes Mangrove Forests Coral Reefs The Deep-Sea Environment.- CHAPTER XIII: MARINE REPTILES, BIRDS, AND MAMMALS Marine Reptiles Sea Birds Marine Mammals Whaling.- CHAPTER XIV: MARINE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE Fisheries Trophodynamics A History of Commercial Fisheries Principles of Fishery Science Current Status and Management of Fisheries Aquaculture.- CHAPTER XV: HUMAN IMPACTS Marine Pollution Global Climate Change.
Les mer
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.

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.

Lecturer supplements will also be available.
Les mer
"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
Les mer
The print edition is no longer stocked, but a discounted e-book is available for purchase.
Provides a clear introduction to the physical, chemical and geological elements of marine sciences
Studentfriendly: uses everyday examples of how these sciences form the foundations of an understanding of the marine environment
Content has been designed by an experienced lecturer to support oceanography and marine biology courses
Les mer
David W. Townsend is Professor of Oceanography in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. He has a longtime affiliation with the University, having completed a B.A. in Zoology there; after pursuing his M.S. (in Marine Science) at Long Island University, he then returned to the University of Maine, earning a Ph.D. in Oceanography. Dr. Townsend has been recognised for his teaching with the College Outstanding Teaching Award (2001) and the Distinguished Maine Professor Award (2006). He has published more than 90 papers, book chapters, and reviews. His research interests include biological oceanography of estuaries and shelf seas; phytoplankton blooms; nutrient dynamics; fisheries oceanography; ecology and population dynamics of larval fishes and zooplankton; plankton ecology and trophodynamics; and coupling of physical and biological processes.
Les mer
Merges the fundamental physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the marine sciences into a broader framework of marine biology and ecology

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780878936021
Publisert
2012
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
1588 gr
Høyde
221 mm
Bredde
279 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
576

Forfatter
Townsend David W.

Biografisk notat

David W. Townsend is Professor of Oceanography in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. He has a longtime affiliation with the University, having completed a B.A. in Zoology there; after pursuing his M.S. (in Marine Science) at Long Island University, he then returned to the University of Maine, earning a Ph.D. in Oceanography. Dr. Townsend has been recognized for his teaching with the College Outstanding Teaching Award (2001) and the Distinguished Maine Professor Award (2006). He has published more than 90 papers, book chapters, and reviews. His research interests include biological oceanography of estuaries and shelf seas; phytoplankton blooms; nutrient dynamics; fisheries oceanography; ecology and population dynamics of larval fishes and zooplankton; plankton ecology and trophodynamics; and coupling of physical and biological processes.

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