1. Appropriate Collection, Use and Representation of Data in an Introductory Lab

2. Introduction to Oceanography Lecture (3-credit hours)
Started in 2008
First OCE class at DSC
Meets State of Florida Gen Ed Requirements
No lab requirement

3. Four AA Transfer Tracks
Created in 2010
Four AA Transfer Tracks
Marine Science
Marine Biology
Environmental Science
Ocean Engineering
Student enrollment >200

4. OCE1001 Lab Started in Fall, 2013 Limited enrollment Field intensive
Designed specifically for AA Transfer Students
16 maximum
Field intensive
Requires Independent Research Project (IRP)
Completed in one semester

5. Strengthen student skills Increase student confidence
OCE1001 Lab
Lab Goals
Strengthen student skills
Increase student confidence
Prepare students and make them more competitive for transfer
Increase student retention
Hopefully recruitment!
REMAIN WITHIN GEN ED GUIDELINES!

6. Data Representation Week 1 Graphing I The problem with data
OCE1001 Lab
Data Representation
Week 1
Graphing I
The problem with data
How do I choose the right graph?
1st Excel exercise

7. Data Representation Week 1 Graphing I The problem with data
OCE1001 Lab
Data Representation
Week 1
Graphing I
The problem with data
How do I choose the right graph?
1st Excel exercise

8. Data Representation Week 1 Graphing I The problem with data
OCE1001 Lab
Data Representation
Week 1
Graphing I
The problem with data
How do I choose the right graph?
1st Excel exercises

9. OCE1001 Lab
Data Representation
Week 1
Graphing I
Field Notebooks!

10. Data Representation Week 2 Graphing II 2nd Excel exercise OCE1001 Lab
Work in groups
Examine data
Identify variables
Create Scientific Question
Choose graph type
Suggest title, axis labels

11. Data Representation Week 2 Graphing II 2nd Excel exercise OCE1001 Lab
Enter the data
Use Excel to calculate total, Avg and StDev., etc.
Submit Excel
Copy/paste into Word, PowerPoint
Save as pic file
IRP Prep

12. Data Representation Week 3 Graphing II Respectful Review OCE1001 Lab
Peer Review of Student Graphs

13. Collection and Use Weeks 3+ Field/Lab Exercises
OCE1001 Lab
Collection and Use
Weeks 3+
Field/Lab Exercises
Pose Scientific Question
ID Appropriate Graph
Collect Data
Graph and Interpret

14. Collection and Use Week 8 IRP Mid-term Presentation OCE1001 Lab
5 minutes
Peer Reviewed
Scientific Question
Materials
Methods
Graph(s)

15. Collection and Use Final Week IRP Final Presentation 15 minutes
OCE1001 Lab
Collection and Use
Final Week
IRP
Final Presentation
15 minutes
Peer reviewed

16. Examples of Student IRPs
OCE1001 Lab
Examples of Student IRPs
The use of fish otoliths for environmental assessments
Problems with Florida’s ocean plastics
Ocean acidification and impact on coral
Developing a method to measure tidal current velocity for renewable energy
Water quality impacts on sea grass