1AGLY 103: Environmental Earth ScienceTentative Syllabus, Spring 20024 credit hoursInstructor: Karin L. Willoughby, Office #207, Science Bldg.Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:15 pm; Friday, 12 - 1pm and by appt.Time: Lecture: 11:00 - 11:50 am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Room 327 Science. Lab Sec.1: 8-10:40 am, Mon. Sec.2: 2:30-5:15 pm, Mon. Lab Sec.3: 2:30-5:15 pm, Wed.Text: Environmental Geology, Edward A. Keller (K)Lab Manual: Environmental Issues, Astwood and Carpenter (A&C)This course is designed to acquaint you with major aspects of human interaction withthe earth. Natural hazards caused by earth processes, the effect of these hazards andthe effect of human actions on the earth are all explored. Geologic information will bestudied and used to study complex environmental problems. To be successful, you willneed to acquire knowledge about how the earth works, increase your understanding ofenvironmental issues, build decision-making skills for choosing among alternativeenvironmental solutions and communicate that knowledge and understanding to othersin oral and written form.Grading: Lecture -- 75% of class gradeMaximum points: 450 pts (150 each) on three exams + 100 pts (50 each) on two 2-3 page, typed double-spaced papers, pertinent to course topics 150 pts. comprehensive final exam 50 pts. class participation, including attending class regularly and on time and contributing to DISCUSSION _______ on environmentally significant issues 750 pts. Subtotal Laboratory -- 25% of class grade*Maximum points: 120 pts. team presentation and references + 120 pts. grade on best 12 of 13 lab and field trip reports as graded in lab manual or as written from notes taken during field trips; 10 pts. participation in lab and presentation of 2 news articles ________ from reputable news sources 250 pts. Subtotal• NOTE: Lab must be passed to pass course. Grades for this course: 90% averageor better = A; 80% or better = B; 70% or better = C; 60% or better = D; less than60% = F.2Punctual and regular attendance is vital to completing all the assigned work ofthis course. There will be no make-up labs, field trips or class lectures provided by theinstructor. The student is responsible for obtaining notes to missed material. Make-upexams will be given only for emergencies considered acceptable to the University andapproved by the instructor. Only documented excuses (see excuses accepted in theUniversity Bulletin) will be approved. If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affectyour performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126BSED, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible. The Disability office will determineappropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.TOPIC CHOICES FOR LAB PAPERS: a) pros and cons of Beach Nourishment andother methods used to minimize beach erosion. b) practical tips for incorporating the"3R's" into your lifestyle. c) Energy analysis of your home/apartment (how muchenergy are you using?). d) What choices do we really have to match populationgrowth to available resources (how can we achieve a sustainable quality of life)? e)other topic with instructor’s approval.Tentative Laboratory ScheduleJanuary 14, 16 Introduction; What Should/Would You do? 21 HOLIDAY for Monday labs 23, 28 Population Issues 30, Feb. 4 Campus Soil SurveyFebruary 6, 11 Cost of Energy; optional extra credit lab: Investigating Attitudes - Nuclear Power 13, 18 Geologic Hazards - Earthquakes 20, 25 FIELD TRIP 27, Mar. 4 Geologic Hazards - VolcanoesMarch 6,18 Geologic Hazards - Coastal Land Use 11,13 SPRING BREAK 20, 25 FIELD TRIP 27, Apr. 1 FIELD TRIPApril 3, 8 FIELD TRIP 10, 15 TEAM PRESENTATIONS 17, 22 FIELD TRIP 24, 29 Locating Mineral ResourcesTEAM PRESENTATION TOPIC: Each student must participate in an oral and visualgroup presentation, based on an assigned topic. Grade will be based on:1. quality and quantity of individual research (turn in notes and references) (50%)2. level of success demonstrated during the presentation as shown by a cohesive andinteresting product (30%)3. amount of cooperative participation in team effort (20%).3Tentative Lecture ScheduleJanuary 11 Introduction to course Chapter 1 (K) 14 Fundamental Concepts 1 16 Earth Materials 2 18 Earth Materials cont’d 21 HOLIDAY 23 Soils and Environment 3 25 Soils continued 28 Pick presentation teams; Intro to Hazards 4 30 Natural Hazards continued; Rivers 5February 1 Rivers and Flooding continued 4 Flooding continued; Landslides 6 6 Landslides continued 8 EXAM #1 (Chapters 1 - 6) 11 Earthquakes 7 13 Earthquakes continued 15 Earthquakes continued 18 Volcanoes 8 20 Volcanoes continued 22 Coastal Hazards 9 25 Coast continued 27 Water 10March 1 Water continued 4 Water Pollution 11 6 Water Pollution 8 Waste Disposal