SYLLABUSFall, 2001CourseGeology 103 - Environmental Earth ScienceInstructorDr. William PirkleOffice225 Sciences BuildingMeetingLecture - 10:50-12:05 TTH Rm. 200 Sciences Bldg.ScheduleLaboratory 001 - 1:40- 4:30 T Rm. 216 Sciences Bldg.Laboratory 002 - 1:40- 4:30 Th Rm. 216 Sciences Bldg.Conference9:30-11:00 MW; 12:15-1:15 TTimesOther times by [email protected] - Environmental Geology, 8th edition, by E. A. KellerLaboratory - Environmental Issues, 3rd edition, by Astwood and CarpenterCOURSE OUTLINEI. Earth Materials and ProcessesII. Geological HazardsA. River FloodingB. LandslidesC. EarthquakesD. VolcanoesE. Coastal HazardsIII. Human Interaction with the EnvironmentA. Hydrology and Human UseB. Waste ManagementIV. Minerals, Energy, and EnvironmentA. Mineral Resources and EnvironmentB. Energy Resources and EnvironmentObjectiveTo introduce some of the major environmental issues of the day and provide an opportunity toacquire the technical background, in geology, necessary to understand these issues.EmphasisThe scientific analyses of major environmental issues with special emphasis on their geology andhydrogeologic aspects.AssessmentMethodsBy means of exams, written laboratory exercises and group problem solving activities, studentsare given an opportunity to demonstrate understanding of environmental issues and the scientificprinciples by which the environmental issues may be addressed.GradingPolicyLecture - 75% 20% each, two exams (Sept. 18, Oct. 23) 10% class presentation 25% final exam (Thursday, Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m.)Laboratory - 25%AttendanceRegular attendance is vital to fulfilling responsibilities in this class. There will be no make upclasses or laboratories. Arrangements for assignments missed due to an excused absence mustbe made within one week of the excused absence.Make-upExamsMake-up exams will only be given under extenuating circumstances in accordance withUniversity policy. Appropriate documentation is required. Make-up exams may be of adifferent format than regularly scheduled exams.DisabilityPolicyIf you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect yourperformance in this class please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, 641-3609,as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodationsbased on medical documentation.Tentative ScheduleGeology 103Fall, 2001Assignments in Keller, 8th Edition, Environmental Geology, to be read before and after class.DATE ASSIGNMENTS TEXT CHAPTERSAug. 21 Introduction 1 23 Fundamental Principles 1 28 Earth Materials & Processes 2 30 Natural Hazards 4Sept. 4 Rivers and Flooding 5 6 Rivers and Flooding (continued) 5 11 Landslides and Related Phenomena 6 13 Landslides and Related Phenomena (continued) 6 18EXAM I; work on class presentation 20 Earthquakes 7 25 Earthquakes (continued) 7 27 Volcanoes 8Oct. 2 Volcanoes (continued) 8 4 Coastal Hazards 99 Fall Break 11 Water 1016 Water Pollution and Treatment 1118 Water Pollution and Treatment (continued) 1123EXAM II; work on class presentation25 Waste Management 1230 Waste Management (continued) 12Nov. 1 Mineral Resources 146 Mineral Resources (continued) 14 8 Energy Resources 15 13 Work on Class Presentations 15 Energy Resources (continued) 1520 Energy Resources (continued) & Group 1 Presentation 1522 Thanksgiving27Group 2, Group3 & Group 4 Presentations29 Group 5 Presentation and Course ReviewFinal Exam: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 6, Room 200Geology 103 LaboratoryFall, 2001Tentative ScheduleLab 001 - 1:40-4:30 T, Rm. 216 Sci. Bldg. Lab 002 - 1:40-4:30 Th, Rm. 216 Sci. Bldg.Laboratory Manual : Astwood and Carpenter, Environmental Issues, 3rd editionLab Manual PageAug. 21, 23 Introduction - What Should/Would You Do? 128, 30 Population Growth 11Sept. 4, 6 Sand River - Field Trip Handout11, 13 Geologic Hazards - Landslides Handout18, 20 Urban Land Use 6325, 27 Coastal Land Use 75Oct. 2, 4 Aiken Water Supply – Field Trip 15 9, 11 Fall Break – No Labs16, 18 Horse Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant - Field Trip 1923, 25 Chem Nuclear Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal – FT HandoutNov. 30, 1 Solid Waste Disposal - FT Handout 6, 8 Locating Mineral Resources 51 13, 15 Using Mineral Resources to Build Cities- Downtown Aiken FT Handout20, 22 Thanksgiving Break – No Labs27, 29 Energy Use - Cost of Energy 45Grading Policy: You will be able to earn up to 10 points per laboratory for a possible total of 130 points.Exercises will be group problem solving activities. Your paper will be graded on completeness,thoroughness, correctness and creativity. Laboratory counts 25% of the overall course grade.Lab Policies: Policies regarding attendance, make-up work and disability needs are the same in lab as inlecture.Field Trips: Wear outdoor clothing. Long pants and good walking shoes are recommended. All trips willbe made in USCA vehicles.Extra Credit Opportunities (20 point max. added to lecture final exam) a) Oct. 27 (Saturday) - Ridgeway Gold Mine Field Trip (15 pt. max.)(Leave USCA 8:15 a.m., return approximately 3:00 p.m.) b) Nov. 27/29 - lab project on “Rainbow Warrior” (10 pt. max.) c) Environmental seminars - e.g. CSRA Geological Society (5 pt. each max.)(CSRA Geological Society meets the last Tuesday of each month usually at 7:00 p.m. in Room327 Science Building,