Instructor: Sarah Hoover Office Hrs: M 10-12; TTH 11-12; W 1:30-3:30

Phone: 503-594-3354 e-mail: sarahh@clackamas.edu

Required Texts: Office: Pauling Center P124m

Lecture: Physical Science, 8^th edition, Bill W. Tillery

Lab: Scientific Calculator (graphing calculator not required)

Web Page: http://depts.clackamas.edu/science/physci/geology/GS/gshomepage.htm

MANY CLASS NOTIFICATIONS ARE DONE BY CCC E-MAIL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CLACKAMAS EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY!

Course Description: This is an introductory course that looks at the earth and the processes on the earth that relate to the physical sciences. This course examines the relationships between physics, chemistry and geology as they pertain to our natural world and to each other. This is the first course of three but each course is designed to be independent and stand alone. In this particular course we will examine the solar system, the physics of light, the structure of the earth, earthquakes, minerals and their formations, igneous rocks and volcanic processes.

Student Outcomes: This course is designed so at its completion a student should be able to discuss the formation of the solar system, the planets that comprise it, and how science studies the universe. Additionally, the student should be able to discuss the basic structure of the earth and explain the concept of plate tectonics. Students will also be able to discuss the relationship between platectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes and rock/ mineral formations.

Grading: Grading is based on quizzes, a midterm, a final exam, class/homework assignments and lab work

Quizzes will emphasize material currently being discussed in class and are to be taken on the dates given in class. Quizzes will be announced at least one class prior to the quiz date and the lowest quiz score will be dropped. Because the lowest score is dropped, quizzes can not be made up if they are missed. There will be 4 to 5 quizzes during the term.

The midterm will cover all material introduced since the beginning of the term. If the midterm is missed for a legitimate reason it is your responsibility to make it up within one week of the original test date.

The final exam will be comprehensive. NO make-up exams will be administered without at least 5 days prior notice, a good reason, and a signed administrative excuse.

Homework and class assignments. Homework and in class assignments will be assigned periodically throughout the term. Additionally 4 news articles/write ups will be required (more info when assigned). Homework will not be accepted late unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor…NO EXCEPTIONS.

Lab: See below for details

Your grade will be calculated based on the following:

Quizzes are 20% of your total grade; Assignments are 15% of your total grade; Midterm is 20% of your total

grade; Final Exam is 20% of your total grade; Laboratory work is 25% of your total grade

Letter grades will be assigned based on the following total course percents:

100-90% (A); 89.9-80% (B); 79.9-70% (C); 69.9-60% (D); <60% (F)

(the instructor reserves the right to lower the % distribution if necessary to accommodate a reasonable grade distribution)

IMPORTANT…PLEASE READ!!!

Students may exercise the right to drop this class until the end of the 6^th week of the term without being held responsible for a grade. If a student stops attending class prior to or during the sixth week, they will be given a Withdraw for the course unless they communicate to the instructor in writing that they wish for a letter grade. From the beginning of the 7^th week, if a student stops attending class, they will be given a letter grade unless they ask (in writing) for a Withdraw. Students may ask for a Withdraw from the course (in writing) until the end of the 8^th week. If a student has not asked for a withdraw by the end of the 8^th week, they will receive a letter grade for the course. An incomplete will only be issued when all key components of the course have been completed with the exception of one item. A student’s accumulated grade to that point must be of a C or better to qualify for an incomplete. To receive an incomplete you MUST speak with the instructor and submit your request in writing. If you have chosen a pass/no pass grading option for this course, you must earn a C or better to receive the passing grade. If you decide to change your grade to a pass/no pass you must do this before the 10^th week of the class. The instructor reserves the right to make exceptions to the terms above on a case by case basis.

Student Honor Policy: Plagiarism and cheating will NOT be tolerated. While students are encouraged to interact in small groups during class assignments and lab, any cheating or copying will result in a zero for that assignment and may result in consequences at the administrative level.

If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible.

Please turn off all electronics on entering the classroom. Electronic devices are NOT to be used in lecture or lab!!

Laboratory: (Hours T 2-4:50 & W 9-11:50)

Objectives: This lab is designed to compliment the lecture and will include activities to explore the properties of the solar system, physics of light and energy transfer, plate tectonics, earthquakes, minerals, rocks and volcanoes.

Grading: Grading is based on 9 lab assignments and 4 quizzes . If a quiz or exam is missed for a legitimate reason it is your responsibility to make it up within one week of the original quiz/exam date.

You MUST attend the first lab session (during week 1), or your place can be given to another student attempting to add the lab. You must pass the lab with an average score >60% to pass Geology 101/201.

Lab exercises are to be done in PENCIL and will be turned in each week at the end of your lab period. Lab assignments will be returned before or during the next lab. If you work the entire lab period but do not finish the lab, positive consideration will be given toward your lab grade for the day. However, it is your responsibility to learn the material and be prepared for quizzes even if you don’t finish the labs. It will be helpful to have the course textbook with you during the lab.

If you miss a lab, it is YOUR responsibility to go over the materials before the next lab period. THERE ARE NO MAKE UP LABS. Once the last lab for the week is over (Wed. morning) it is your responsibility to go over the lab with a fellow student and understand the material missed. DO NOT attend any lab other than the one you registered for unless you get PRIOR approval from the instructor…NO EXCEPTIONS! It is important that you don’t miss labs as you CAN NOT pass the lab if you miss more than 2 lab meetings. You MUST pass the lab in order to pass the course so try not to miss any of your labs.

IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE FOR LAB YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY HAVE 1 POINT DEDUCTED FROM YOUR LAB TOTAL FOR THAT DAY

IMPORTANT: Your lab grade represents 25% of your total course grade and you must pass the lab with at least 60% of the lab points to pass the class.

Lab grade is calculated as follows: 50% from lab work; 50% from quizzes;

There are 10 labs scheduled for this term. You will be graded on 9 of them. This means you can miss one lab without it counting against you. The exception to this is lab 4. During this lab period you will be doing presentations and other people in your group will depend on your being in class. Therefore, you CAN NOT drop this lab. If you miss it, it will count as zero under your lab work portion of the class. Additionally, if you attend and turn in all 10 labs, the 10^th lab will count as extra credit points towards your lab grade.

Schedule of Topics, Reading Materials, and Lab Exercises for GS104

Week	Dates	Lecture topics (Tentative)	Reading assignments	Lab information
1	9/27-10/01	What is science and the scientific method, Earth as a system	Chpt 1	Lab 1: Modeling and the Metric system
2	10/4-10/08	Origin and overview of the solar system, History of observation and the planets	Chpt 15	Lab 2: Modeling the solar system. Pick topics for week 4 EXIT QUIZ LABS 1 & 2
3	10/11- 10/15	The sun and stars physics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum	Chpt 14 p 356-365 Chpt 7 p 177-189	Lab 3: Sound waves, light waves and the electromagnetic spectrum
4	10/18- 10/22	Earth’s structure, plate tectonics and heat transfer	Chpt 18	Lab 4: Presentations on Solar system. THIS LAB CAN NOT BE DROPPED!!
5	10/25- 10/29	Earthquakes and the interior of the earth. Earthquake hazards MIDTERM Thur 10/28	Chpt 19 p 471-482	Lab 5: Plate tectonics and the Earth’s structure
6	11/1- 11/05	Minerals, intro to chemistry, elements and atomic bonding	Chpt 8 p 204-207 Chpt 9 p 232-237	Lab 6: Earthquakes QUIZ: LABS 3 & 5
7	11/08- 11/12	Mineral crystal structures NO CLASS Thursday Nov. 11 (VETERAN’S DAY)	Chpt 17 p 432-440	Lab 7: Introduction to Minerals
8	11/15- 11/19	Igneous rocks	Chpt 17 p 440-443 On line reading assignment also	Lab 8: Minerals and rocks QUIZ: LABS 6 & 7
9	11/22- 11/26	Volcanism NO CLASS THURSDAY (THANKSGIVING)	Chpt 19 p 482-488 On line reading assignment also	Lab 9: Igneous Rocks
10	11/29- 12/03	Volcanism		Lab 10: Volcanic structures and hazards EXIT QUIZ LABS 9 & 10
11	12/06- 12/10	Lecture Final: Tuesday December 7^th 10-12 pm