Instructor: Sarah Hoover Office Hrs: M 10-12; T 1:30-3:30; Wed 10-12

Phone: 503-594-3354 Office: Pauling Center P124m

e-mail: sarahh@clackamas.edu

Required Texts:

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

Lab: Scientific Calculator (graphing calculator not required)

Lab: Pauling Center P164

Web Page: http://depts.clackamas.edu/science/physci/geology/index.htm This page will be changing throughout the term with course information. It is YOUR responsibility to check it regularly for assignments and notifications.

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

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 each other. This is the third course of three, but each course is designed to be independent and stand alone. In this particular course we will examine the geology, physics and chemistry of the hydrosphere including river processes, beaches, groundwater, oceans and the atmosphere.

Student Outcomes: This course is designed so at its completion a student should be able to discuss the chemistry and properties of water, heat transfer through the various systems on earth, limitations and operations of rivers, groundwater, beach systems and the oceans. Included in this, students will be able to explain basic atmospheric processes, climate change, and weather systems and how these are related to each other

Grading: Grading is based on quizzes, a midterm, a final exam, class 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.

Class assignments/participation. Class assignments will occur periodically throughout the term. Participation in these assignments and class discussions count as part of your grade. Attending lecture is 10% of your grade

Your grade will be calculated based on the following:

Quizzes are 20% of your total grade; Assignments/participation are 10% of your total grade; Midterm is 20% of your

total grade; Final Exam is 25% 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 cell phones and electronic equipment on entering the classroom. Cell phones and electronics 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 river processes, water chemistry, oceanography, heat transfer and atmospheric processes. A lab syllabus will be handed out in your first lab

LABS MEET WEEK ON OF THE TERM AND YOU MUST ATTEND YOUR LAB SEEION

Schedule of Topics, Reading Materials, and Lab Exercises for GS105

Week Dates Lecture Topics (Tentative) Reading Labs

1 3/29- River systems Chp 20 p499-501 Lab 1: Topographic maps and

4/2 Chp 24 p582-585 principles

2 4/5- River Systems/ Ground water Chp 24 p585-589 Lab 2: Streams and stream tables

4/9 Intro to society and water

3 4/12 - Chemistry and properties of water Chp. 11 p276-286 Lab 3: Properties of Water

4/16 QUIZ ON LABS 1 & 2

4 4/19 - Heat and temperature Chp. 4 Lab 4: Heat and temperature 4/23 Thermodynamics QUIZ ON LABS 3 & 4 (END OF LAB)

5 4/26- Beach systems Chp 24 pg 593-597 Lab 5: Beach systems and OR coastline

4/30 MIDTERM Thur. 4/29

6 5/03- Plate tectonics and Chp. 18 Lab 6: Intro to oceanography

5/07 Intro to Oceanography Currents, salinity, temperature & density

7 5/10 - Continue Oceanography Chp 24 pg590-601 Lab 7: Seafloor topography and

5/14 paleomagnetism

QUIZ ON LABS 5 & 6

8 5/17- Earths atmosphere Chp. 22 Lab 8: Earth/Sun relations and

5/21 NO CLASS THURSDAY atmospheric heating

(On line assignment)

9 5/24- Earth’s atmosphere and Weather systems Chp. 23 Lab 9: TBA

5/28 QUIZ ON LABS 7 & 8

10 5/31- Weather and Climate LAB FINAL (ALL LAB MATERIAL)

6/04

11 6/07 FINAL IS TUESDAY 6/8/10 FROM 10-12 PM

6/11