Upon completion of this laboratory course, students will have a 
better understanding of how the chemical, physical, and 
geological parameters function in marine systems. Some of the 
laboratory activities are observational while other laboratory 
exercises are experimental.

Student learning will be assessed weekly using summative 
quizzes that cover mastery of the previous week’s material as 
well as preparation for the current week. Students are asked 
to complete a weekly reflective essay to assess their 
understanding of the major learning objectives for the lab 
period and to place it context with real world events. There 
are several nontraditional group project assessments that 
summarize the application of course material to marine events 
(tides, coastal storms, surface currents, and wind patterns).

All academic work must meet the standards contained in A 
Culture of Honesty, the University of Georgia’s official 
policy on academic honesty.  Each student is responsible for 
informing themselves about the standards contained in A 
Culture of Honesty before completing an academic work.  
Evidence of academic dishonesty will be turned over to the 
Vice President for Instruction for resolution.  Students will 
be asked to sign an academic honesty statement on all exams, 
quizzes, and group assignments completed as part of MARS 
1010L.  Information about UGA’s academic honesty policy is 
available on-line at www.uga.edu/ovpi.  Click on Academic 
Honesty for more information about policies and procedures at 
the University of Georgia.