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Department
of Marine Science | Academics
| Courses | MAR 701 Syllabus
MAR 701-01. MARINE BIO-OPTICS
FALL 2002
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AUG 20
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INTRODUCTION: Aspects of optics relevant
to oceanographic research
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27
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Concepts of hydrological optics: radiance
and irradiance
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SEP 3
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Inherent optical properties
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10
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Apparent optical properties and their
relationship to inherent optical properties
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17
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Absorption of light in the aquatic medium:
principles and methodology
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24
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Scattering of light in the ocean: principles
and methodology
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OCT 1
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Properties of Solar Radiation
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OCT 8
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MIDTERM
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15
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Radiative transfer: basic principles
and models
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22
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Remote sensing of ocean color (TERM
PAPER OUTLINE DUE)
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29
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Light and photosynthesis
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NOV 5
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Fluorescence: principles and applications
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12
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Single particle optics
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19
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NO CLASS – OCEAN OPTICS
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26
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Ultraviolet radiation: distribution
and effects (TERM PAPERS DUE)
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DEC 3
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Term paper discussion and FINAL REVIEW
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10
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FINAL EXAM
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Bio-optical models of primary production
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Phytoplankton spectral absorption, pigment
composition and taxonomy
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Inversion methods of the Radiative Transfer
Equation
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Bioluminescence
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Polarization
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Future Directions in Optical Instrumentation
and Technology
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Time: T; 1:00
– 3:50 pm
Course Description:
This is an upper level
introduction to marine bio-optics.
The course initially covers definitions and basic principles
of optics, a toolbox if you will, that is required to discuss
more advanced concepts. The first half of the course deals primarily
with optics, and the second half covers the application of optics
for the study of biological problems, i.e., bio-optics.
Problems sets aid in understanding concepts covered in
the course. Students are also required to do a term paper
and make a presentation of their term paper topic in the final
class periods.
Text:
Mobley, C. D. (1994) Light and Water. Academic Press, New York,
592 pp.
Supplementary Reading:
Kirk, J. T. O. (1994) Light
and photosynthesis in aquatic ecosystems. Cambridge University Press, New York, 509 pp.
other selected reading
Grading: Class Participation 5%, Problems Sets 20%, Midterm Exam 25%,
Term Papers 25%, Final Exam 25%
Instructor:
Steven E. Lohrenz, 688-1176
e-mail: Steven.Lohrenz@usm.edu
Web Page: http://ocean.otr.usm.edu/~sohrenz
ADA
Compliance: If a student has a disability that qualifies
under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires
accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability
Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies
and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning,
psychiatric, physical impairments, or chronic health disorders.
Students should contact ODA if they are not certain whether
a medical condition/disability qualifies. Box 8568; Telephone
(601) 266-5024; TTY (601) 266-6837; Fax (601) 266-6035.
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