SYLLABUS Glendale Community College North – Fall 2014 GLG 110 - GEOLOGIC DISASTERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Section 17479, Tuesday/Thursday, 10-11:15, GCN D 125 CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Karrie Champneys Wood Email: [email protected] Phone: 623-845-4192 Office: GCN D 106 Office Hours: Monday 10-12, Tuesday 7:30-8:30am; Wednesday 12:30-2; Thursday 7:30-8:30am Web page: http://www.gccaz.edu/appliedscience/ TEXT Introduction to Environmental Geology, 5th ed., Edward A. Keller ISBN-13: 978-0-321-72751-0 ISBN-10: 0-321-72751-7 Point Distribution Summary Approximate Grade Division A = 90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F=<60% In-class assignments (approximate) 100 Homework Assignments 80 Current Events 50 Research Paper 70 Exams (3 @ 100; 1 @ 175) 475 Total Points Possible (approximate) 775 YOUR GRADE Approximately 790 points In-class assignments (approximately 100 points). May include quizzes individual or group exercises. No “make-ups” if you are absent, arrive late, or leave early. Homework (80 pts) - assignments will involve sketching, problem solving and essay. Each assignment is worth 10 pts. and must be handed in on the due date. Late work receives 5 pt. deduction. Current Event Summaries (50 pts). 10 write-ups @ 5 pts each (½ page, double-spaced, typed) that summarize a geologically current event. See Course Calendar for due dates. See Current Event Summaries handout for detailed information. Late work will receive a 2.5 pt deduction. Research Paper (70 pts). Includes annotated bibliography (15 pts), research paper (40 pts), oral presentation (15 pts). See Course Calendar for specific dates. See Research Paper handout for detailed information. Late papers receive point deductions. Exams (475 pts). Three exams, worth 100 pts each and the final, worth 175 pts will be given throughout the term (see Course Calendar for specific dates).GENERAL CLASS POLICIES Attendance: Come to class. You will get a better grade. If you don’t come to class you might get dropped. Official Absences: Official excused absences are those which occur when students are involved in an official activity of the college, students are called for jury duty or subpoenas, or students who experience the death of an immediate family member. All of the above require prior notification of the instructor. Make-up work will be allowed for official absences. Other Absences: All other absences are considered unofficial. There will be no make-ups for unofficial absences. Tardiness: Don’t be late. In-class work missed because of tardiness cannot be made up. GCC General Catalog & Student Handbook: Familiarize yourself with this book and adhere to the policies outlined. Academic misconduct including cheating, plagiarizing, class disruptions and excessive absences will not be tolerated. http://www.gccaz.edu/catalog/ Cell Phones & Electronic Devices: Turn them off. No text messaging during class. No Laptops on during class Audio or Video Recording: Not allowed RESOURCES & STUDY STRATEGIES The Lecture: Most of the information you will be tested on comes from lecture. Come to class, take notes, and participate. PowerPoint Lecture Notes: Available on Canvas https://learn.maricopa.edu/login Textbook: READ THE BOOK! Bring your book to class. Read the assignments before you come to class (see the Course Calendar). MyGeologyPlace: www.prenhall.com/keller text book quizzes and study helps Lecture Study Guides: Will be handed out in class, however, you can also find them on Canvas Lab: Compliments the lecture, but graded independently. Study Groups: Get together and help each other! Course Objectives After completing this course you should be able to:  Describe the scientific foundations of geology.  Describe the three-part classification of rock processes.  Explain the theory of plate tectonics.  Describe mineral resources including: non-fuel, fossil fuel, and nuclear power.  Describe alternative energy sources.  Explain the cause of earthquakes and volcanoes and their affect on humans.  Describe earth’s surface geologic hazards including: landslides, flooding, groundwater and shorelines.  Describe how water quality is affected by humans. Incomplete Grades (I) “I” is given only when a student who is otherwise doing acceptable work is unable to complete a course because of an illness or other situation beyond the student’s control. The student is required to arrange with me for the completion of the course requirements.First Assignment Log on to CANVAS at https://learn.maricopa.edu/login Use your MEID username and password. Go to this class, click on ‘Modules’ and then ‘Survey.’ Complete and submit the survey online. This assignment is worth 5 points, but it must be completed by the end of the 2nd week of class. GCC STUDENT SERVICES www.gccaz.edu/studentservices Students with Disabilities If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, you need to notify the Disability Services and Resources Office, located at the main campus in TDS 100, 623-845-3080 WITHDRAWALS Withdrawals are not automatic. If you must withdraw, please complete the appropriate paperwork. Fine Print  Students are responsible for the information contained in this syllabus  Students are responsible for information in the Student Handbook  Information in the syllabus is subject to change  While not a contract, the course syllabus is meant to serve as a good faith agreement between instructor and student. COURSE DESCRIPTION Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as floods, volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides; use of fossil fuels; mining of raw materials. 3 credits/3 periods. When taken with GLG 111, transfers to ASU, UA and NAU and will count as liberal studies lab science credit. Satisfies Global Awareness Credit (G). Prerequisite: none WEB RESOURCES Physical Science Home Page http://www.gccaz.edu/appliedscience/ - Department Information - Syllabus & Calendar - PowerPoint Lecture Notes CANVAS - https://learn.maricopa.edu/login - Grades posted on CANVAS - Look under “Modules” to find o Survey – complete and submit online for 5 pts o Assignments, Study Materials, Sample