COURSE OUTLINE Geology 101 – Physical Geology, Section 003 Spring 2007 Syms, Geology 101 Fall 2006.doc Instructor: Dr. Frank Syms Lecture: 6:00PM-7:30 Monday, Wednesday Lab: 7:30PM-8:30 Monday, Wednesday Office SBDG 212 Credits: 4 Office Hours 8:00PM Monday, Wednesday (or by appointment) Phone: (706) 722-7301 Email: [email protected] Required Text: EARTH: Portrait of a Planet, 2nd Edition, Marshak Class Objectives and Information Geology is both an applied, as well as research science. Elements of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics are required to understand earth concepts. The course will be taught through lectures and related laboratory exercises. Lectures will cover information and concepts from the text. Laboratory exercises will stress the application of geological problem solving and will be held periodically to reinforce specific concepts. The exercises are self-paced and you are encouraged to work in groups. There are no makeup labs. Generally, there is no outside work required for this course except for reading the section pertinent to the lecture. You will be expected to read about the information presented in class and listed on this syllabus. Expect exam questions from the text as well as lab exercises. Please! Turn off cell phones and pagers during class. Field Trips It is important to see geology in the field and examine the rocks, sediments and structures first hand so field trips will be a part of this course. Due to the late meeting time, the trip(s) will be scheduled early in the semester because of the length of daylight. Dress for outdoor activities and according to the weather. All field trips involve a short walk. Good writing and communication is valued in this course and critical to you presenting yourself as an educated person. You must use correct spelling and grammar in your reports. All USCA computers have a grammar and spell check option in Word. Testing and Grading There will be two lab quizzes, three exams and a final exam. The final exam will be comprehensive. All exams will be multiple choice, true/false, label the figure and short answer. Your participation in the lecture and lab exercises will also count toward your grade. Your objective is to earn as many points as possible. Lab Quiz (2) = 100 points 3 exams = 150 points Final exam = 150 points TOTAL = 400 points Letter Grade Ranges: A = 400-360, B+ = 359-340, B = 339-320, C+ = 319-300, C = 299-280, D+ = 279-260, D = 259-40, F=239 or less. Extra Credit Options EXTRA CREDIT UP TO 25 POINTS CAN BE EARNED! 1. Attending CSRAGS meetings that will be announced periodically during the semester will earn 5 points each. 2. Discussion of a current geologic event at the beginning of lecture will earn 5 points each. 3. Periodic optional assignments will be given and will earn 5 to 10 points each 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.COURSE OUTLINE Geology 101 – Physical Geology, Section 003 Spring 2007 Syms, Geology 101 Fall 2006.doc Schedule for Geology 101, Sec300 Fall 07 Date Quiz/Exam Lecture Lab Chapter 27-Aug Introduction 29-Aug Field Trip 3-Sep LABOR DAY NO CLASS 5-Sep Earth 1&2 10-Sep Minerals Minerals 5 12-Sep Minerals Minerals 5 17-Sep Mineral Quiz 19-Sep The Rock Cycle InterludeA 24-Sep Igneous Rocks Ign Rcks 6 26-Sep Sedimentary Rocks Sed Rcks 7 1-Oct Metamorphic Rocks Met Rcks 8 3-Oct Rock Quiz 8-Oct MID POINT Plate Tectonics Isostasy 3&4 10-Oct Exam 1 15-Oct Seismicity 10 17-Oct Crustal Deformation Topo Maps 11 22-Oct Structure Structure 24-Oct Geologic Time Cross Cut 12&13 29-Oct Slopes and Mass Wasting 16 31-Oct River Systems 17 5-Nov Exam 2 7-Nov Ocean-Atmosphere System 18&20 12-Nov Shorelines 18 14-Nov Groundwater Grd Water 19-Nov THANSGIVING NO CLASS 21-Nov THANSGIVING NO CLASS 26-Nov Glaciers and Eolian Systems 19 28-Nov Geologic Hazards 22 3-Dec Exam 3 5-Dec OPEN 10-Dec Final Exam