AGLY 103: Environmental Earth Science - Tentative Syllabus SUMMER SESSION II - 4 credit hours. Instructor: Karin L. Willoughby, Office #207, Science Building. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:45 - 10:15 am; and by appt. Time: Lecture and Lab: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. 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 with the earth. Natural hazards caused by earth processes, the effect of these hazards and the effect of human actions on the earth are all explored. Geologic information will be used to study complex environmental problems. To be successful, you will need to acquire knowledge about how the earth works, build your ability to understand environmental issues, practice decision-making skills for choosing among alternative environmental solutions and communicating that knowledge and understanding to others in oral and written form. Grading: Lecture -- 75% of class grade Maximum possible points: 300 points (150 pts each) on two exams 150 points (50 pts each) on three quizzes 120 pts. team presentation 150 pts. comprehensive final exam 30 pts. class participation, including attending class regularly and on time 750 pts. Subtotal Laboratory -- 25% of class grade* Maximum possible points: 50 pts. 2-3 page, typed double- spaced paper 200 pts. (20 pts each) on 10 lab and field trip reports as graded in lab manual or as written up, based on notes taken during field trips 250 pts. Subtotal * NOTE: Laboratory must be passed in order to pass the course. Grades are based on: 900 pts or better = A; 800 pts or better = B; 700 pts or better = C; 600 pts or better = D; less than 600 pts = F. TOPIC CHOICES FOR LAB PAPERS: a) pros and cons of Beach Nourishment.b) practical tips for incorporating the "3R's" into your lifestyle. c) energy analysis of your home/apartment (how much energy are you using?). d) What choices do we really have to match population growth to available resources (how can we achieve a sustainable quality of life)? e) Katrina – what happened? Punctual and regular attendance is vital to completing all the assigned work of this course. There will be no make-up teacher-led labs, field trips or class lectures. The student is responsible for obtaining notes to missed material.Make-up exams will be given only for emergencies considered acceptable to the University and approved by the instructor. Only documented excuses (see excuses accepted in the University Bulletin) will be approved. If you have a physical, psychological and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609), as soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.NOTE: TEAM PRESENTATION TOPIC: Each student must participate in an oral/visual group presentation on the Three “R’s”. Grade will be based on quality and quantity of individual research (turn in notes and references) and on cooperative participation in the team effort to present research and useful tips through a cohesive and interesting project. Tentative Lecture Schedule July 7 Introduction & Fundamental Concepts; Chapters 1 2, 3 (K) LAB: What Should/Would you do? (A&C) Internal Earth Structure; Plate tectonics 8 FIELD TRIP; Plate tectonics continued; Minerals and Rocks 9 Ecology, Intro. to Natural Hazards; Earthquakes; assign teams; LAB: Earthquakes 4, 5, 6 10 Quiz #1; Volcanoes; Rivers and Flooding; Landslides 7, 8, 914 FIELD TRIP 15 Rivers and Landslides cont’d; Coastal Processes 10 16 Exam#1; plan your group presentation 17 Meet with your group and do research for presentations 21 Coastal processes cont’d; Water 12 22 Water Pollution; FIELD TRIP 13 23 FIELD TRIP 24 Mineral Resources; LAB: Locating Mineral Resources; 14 Quiz # 2 28 Energy; LAB: Cost of Energy 15 29 Energy cont’d; Soils; EXAM #2 16 30 Waste Disposal; LAB: Investigating Attitudes aboutNuclear Power 17Aug. 1 Quiz #3; Student Presentations 4 Extraterrestrial Objects; Global Change; LAB PAPER DUE 11, 18 5 Environmental Health; Air Pollution; LAB: Urban Land Use; review 19, 20 6 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL