COURSE OUTLINE Geology 101 – Physical Geology, Section 003 Fall 2008 Syms, Geology 101 Fall 2008.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] Text: EARTH: Introduction to Physical Geology, 9th Edition, Tarbuck and Lutgens 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 walking! 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. Project Each student is required to complete a class project. Nothing fancy is required. The intent is simply to make a observation of geologic significance that you can relate to something you learned from this course. Any format is fine. You are encouraged to discuss your ideas with me. Projects can be handed in up to the date of the final. 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 Project = 50 points Final exam = 100 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. 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 Fall 2008 Syms, Geology 101 Fall 2008.doc Schedule for Geology 101, Sec300 Fall 08 Date Quiz/Exam Lecture Chapter Lab 25-Aug Introduction 27-Aug Earth's Interior or Field Trip 12 1-Sep LABOR DAY NO CLASS 3-Sep Field Trip 8-Sep Minerals 3 Minerals 10-Sep 3 Minerals 15-Sep Mineral Quiz 17-Sep Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes 4&5 Ign Rcks 22-Sep Sedimentary Rocks and Weathering 6&7 Sed Rcks 24-Sep Metamorphic Rocks 8 Met Rcks 29-Sep Rock Quiz 1-Oct Plate Tectonics 2&13&14 Isostasy 6-Oct Exam 1 8-Oct FALL BREAK 13-Oct Geologic Time 9 Cross Cut 15-Oct Crustal Deformation 10 Topo Maps 20-Oct Earthquakes 11 Structure 22-Oct Slopes and Mass Wasting 15 27-Oct Running Water 16 29-Oct Exam 2 3-Nov Groundwater 17 5-Nov Galciers and Deserts 18&19 10-Nov Shorelines 20 12-Nov Global Change 21&22 17-Nov Energy and Mineral Resources 23 19-Nov Exam 3 24-Nov THANKSGIVING NO CLASS 26-Nov THANKSGIVING NO CLASS 1-Dec Open/Review 3-Dec Open/Review 8-Dec Final Exam
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