Earth Materials, Processes and Environments
GEOL-1121 Fall 2015
(Section 8034)
Lecture: 9:30 am 10:45 am Tuesday and Thursday (Roney #213)
Text: Monroe, J.S. and Wicander, R., 2015, The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution 7th Edition: Cengage Learning, Stamford CT, 712 pages. ISBN: 978-1-285-73341-8
*Important Note: This book will also be used for GEOL-1122 (Earth History and Global Change)
Lab Manual and Materials: Lab manuals will be distributed during the first or second lab.
Instructor: Dr. Tom Weiland (Office - 212 Roney)
Office Hours: 11:00AM-12:00 Mon. & Wed. and 1:30-2:30PM Tuesday (and by appointment)
Phone: office: 229-931-2327, cell: 229-815-0551
Email: Thomas.Weiland@gsw.edu Website: itc.gsw.edu/faculty/tweiland
Thursday, August 20................................... Introduction/Atomic Structure...... Chapter 3
Tuesday, August 25.................................... Atomic Structure/Minerals........... Chapter 3 (quiz)
Thursday, August 27................................... Minerals....................................... Chapter 3
Tuesday, September 1 .............................. Minerals....................................... Chapter 3
Thursday, September 3 ............................. Igneous Rocks............................. Chapter 4 (quiz)
Tuesday, September 8............................... Igneous Rocks............................. Chapter 4
Thursday, September 10............................ Igneous Rocks............................. Chapter 4
Tuesday, October 13............................... Metamorphism............................. Chapter 8
Tuesday, October 20.................................. Metamorphism............................. Chapter 8
Thursday, October 22................................. Earthquakes................................. Chapter 9 (quiz)
Tuesday, October 27.................................. Earthquakes................................. Chapter 9
Thursday, October 29.............................. 3rd Lecture Test.......................... Chapters 8 & 9
Tuesday, November 3................................ Running Water............................. Chapters 12
Thursday, November 5............................... Running Water............................. Chapter 12 (quiz)
Tuesday, November 10.............................. Running Water/Groundwater ...... Chapter 12/13
Thursday, November 12 ............................ Groundwater................................ Chapter 13 (quiz)
Tuesday, November 17.............................. Groundwater................................ Chapter 13
Thursday, November 19........................... 4th Lecture Test.......................... Chapters 12 & 13
Tuesday, November 24.............................. Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 26............................. Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, December 1................................ Glaciers........................................ No Readings
Thursday, December 3............................... Shorelines.................................... No Readings
Comprehensive Lecture Final: Thursday, December 10th (8:00 10:00 am)
Tentative Lab Schedule
Time: Monday 1:00-2:50 pm
Place: Roney Room #213
Lab Manual: Lab manuals will be distributed during the first or second lab.
Minerals/Mineral Properties.............................................. Monday, August 24
Minerals/Mineral Properties.............................................. Monday, August 31
Holiday................................................................................. Monday, September 7
Minerals................................................................................ Monday, September 14
Igneous Rocks.................................................................... Wednesday, September 16
1st Lab Test......................................................................... Monday, September 21
Soils/Sediments.............................. ................................... Monday, September 28
Sedimentary Rocks............................................................ Monday, October 5
TBA ................................... Monday, October 12
Metamorphic Rocks............................................................ Monday, October 19
2nd Lab Test........................................................................ Monday, October 26
Topographic Maps.............................................................. Monday, November 2
Topographic Maps.............................................................. Monday, November 9
Groundwater........................................................................ Monday, November 16
No Lab - Thanksgiving Holiday ....................................... Monday, November 23
Lab Final.............................................................................. Monday, November 30
Course Objective: To provide a basic understanding and greater appreciation of the geologic materials and processes that form and constantly reshape our dynamic planet.
COURSE GRADING POLICY
4 Lecture Tests (15% each)....................60% total
1 Lecture Final (15%) ..15% total
3 Lab Tests (7% each).............................21% total
8 Reading Quizzes (1% each) .....8% total
104 points possible
Attendance and Other Class Policies
1) All students at Georgia Southwestern State University are to abide by published rules outlining academic honesty. Please review the Policy on Academic Integrity from the GSW Undergraduate Bulletin that can be found at the following URL: https://gsw.edu/campus-life/resourcesinformation/studenthandbook/academic-information#ACADEMIC-INTEGRITY-POLICY In addition, it is possible that this course will involve the use of plagiarism-prevention technology. For example, you may be required to submit written assignments on-line through a plagiarism-prevention service or to allow me to submit copies of your writing to such a service. The written assignments may then be retained by the service for the sole purpose of checking for plagiarized content in future student submissions.
2) A student requesting classroom accommodations or modifications due to a documented disability must notify me within the first two weeks of the semester. The student must also contact and register with the Office of Disability Services located on the third floor of Sanford Hall. Their phone number is 229-931-2661.
3) Attendance is required for both lecture and lab. If you miss any exams or lab tests, you must have a valid excuse to make them up. Failure to provide an adequate excuse within one week of the absence will result in a grade of zero on the exam. Anyone arriving late for a lecture or lab test after someone has already completed the test and left the classroom will not be allowed to take the test unless a valid and appropriate excuse is provided.
4) Come to class prepared to learn. You should not be talking with your neighbor during class unless it is necessary for an activity. Pay attention and take notes as appropriate. All electronic devices must be turned off before class begins. You will be asked to leave class if your phone rings, you are using a smart phone or tablet, you repeatedly talk during lecture or if you are disruptive in any manner. If there is a special situation where you need to receive and respond to cell phone messages, you must see me before class for permission.
5) In addition to exams, there will be reading quizzes on material in the textbook. Quizzes will begin promptly at the start of class and take approximately 5 minutes. If you are late for class, you will not be able to take the quiz. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes.
6) Labs will not be formally graded. You should check your lab answers using a key before you leave. Lab exams will be used to measure and evaluate comprehension of lab material. Missed labs must be made up by the student on their own time.
7) Course information will occasionally be sent to your GSW student email account (Radar address). It is important that you check and maintain this email account.
8) Supplemental instruction (SI) will be offered throughout the semester. SI sessions will be held at least twice each week. Please utilize this resource as needed.