REVISED SYLLABUS 3/31/10
G103/203 Geology 4 credits; no pre-requisites Spring 2010
Instructors: Sarah Hoover; Michelle Stoklosa
(T lab) MW 12-1:20; TTH 12-1:20
Phone:
503-594-3354 Office
Hrs: M 10-12; T 1:30-3:30; Wed 10-12
e-mail: sarahh@clackamas.edu Office: Pauling Center P124m
Required Texts:
Lecture: The Changing Earth, Exploring Geology and
Evolution; 5th ed. Monroe and Wicander
Lab: General
Geology Lab Manual ;
Class 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 Content and Philosophy: This introductory course examines earth’s structure
and the development of the continents, mountains and other land regions. Topics discussed include mountain building, plate
tectonics, earthquakes, geologic time, the earth’s interior and the development
of the earth’s structures. The course
has a lecture and laboratory component and students are required to attend both
portions of the course.
Student Outcomes: This course is designed so when a student
successfully completes the course they should be able to discuss the geological
principles that relate to mountain building, earthquakes and plate tectonics,
the basic structure of the earth and the development of the earth’s
structures. Student objective (study)
sheets will be handed out for each topic discussed.
Grading G103: 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 will
be dropped, quizzes can not be made
up if they are missed.
- 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 (and due dates) will be assigned periodically
throughout the term. Homework will
be collected at the beginning of class on the date due and will be
considered late if it is not turned in at the time it is collected. Late assignments will be assessed a 5%
penalty per day it is late (including weekends)
Grading percents for G103 will be
based on the following:
Quizzes 20%; Class assignments 15%; Midterm 20%; Final Exam
20%; Laboratory work 25%
Grading G203: Grading is based on quizzes, a midterm, a final
exam, class assignments, term readings/papers 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 will
be dropped, quizzes can not be made
up if they are missed.
- 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 (and due dates) will be assigned periodically
throughout the term. Homework will
be collected at the beginning of class on the date due and will be
considered late if it is not turned in at the time it is collected. Late assignments will be assessed a 5%
penalty per day it is late (including weekends)
- Writing assignments. 3-4
reading/writing assignments will be assigned during the term. You will learn about reading and
understanding scientific papers and you will be required to write a short
paper (2-3 pages) associated with each assignment. More details will be provided when the
assignment is given.
Grading percents for G203 will be
based on the following:
Quizzes 18%; Class assignments 10%; Writing assignments 11%; Midterm 18%; Final Exam
18%; Lab work 25%
Letter grades for G103/203 will be assigned based on
the following 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 6th 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 7th
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 8th week. If a
student has not asked for a withdraw by the end of the
8th 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 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 10th
week of the class. The instructor
reserves the right to make exceptions to the terms above on a case by case
basis.
LAB:
Grading: Grading is based on 8 lab assignments, 3 quizzes and a
final exam. 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 G103/203.
- 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 and tests even if you don’t
finish the labs.
·
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, 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! 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; 30% from quizzes; 20% from
Exam
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/electronic devices on
entering the classroom. Cell
phones/electronic devices are not allowed in lecture or lab!!
Tentative Schedule of Topics, Reading
Assignments, and Lab Exercises for G103/203
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Week |
Date |
Lecture Topic |
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Lab Topic |
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1 |
3/29-4/2 |
Geologic time:
Relative and absolute dating techniques |
Chapter 17 Chapter 18 (additional
reading for 203 students; assignment to follow) |
Geologic time and
dating techniques |
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2 |
4/5-4/9 |
Earth’s interior and
general structure |
Chapter 8 Pg 221-228 |
Fossils and
correlation Read: Chapter 21 in Text book |
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3 |
4/12-4/16 |
Plate tectonics and
continental drift |
Chapter 2 |
Quiz 1: Geo time, fossils and dating techniques Brunton compasses: maps and positions |
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4 |
4/19-4/23 |
Earthquakes |
Chapter 8 pg 197-221 |
Brunton compasses: Compass course, pace and height |
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5 |
4/26-4/30 |
Mountain building
processes and structures Midterm Wed or Thur |
Chapter 10 |
Geologic maps: basic structures |
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6 |
5/3-5/7 |
Continental
development; Precambrian earth |
Chapter 19 |
Quiz 2: Brunton compasses Brunton Compass:
Strike and Dip |
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7 |
5/10-5/14 |
Paleozoic Earth |
Chapter 20 &
Chapter 21 |
Longitude and
latitude: intro to GPS |
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8 |
5/17-5/21 |
Mesozoic Earth No Lecture Thursday
5/20. |
Chapter 22 |
Quiz 3:
Geologic maps and Brunton compasses GPS: entering waypoints and creating routes |
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9 |
5/24-5/28 |
Cenozoic Earth |
Chapter 23 |
LAB FINAL (CHANGED FROM ORIGINAL SYLLABUS) |
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10 |
5/31-6/4 |
Finish CZ earth and
NW History No classes Monday (Memorial Day) |
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No labs this week |
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Finals: MW Lecture: June 7th 12-2 pm P101 TTH Lecture:
June 8th 2-4 pm Room P101 |
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