Earth History and Global Change
GEOL-1122 Spring 2014
Section 2003
Lecture: 9:30-10:45 Monday and Wednesday (Roney 213)
Text: Monroe, J.S. and Wicander, R., 2012, The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution 6th Edition: Brooks/Cole Publishing, Belmont, CA 720 pages.
Instructor: Dr. Tom Weiland (Office: Roney #212)
Office Hours: 8:30‑9:30 Monday through Thursday and by appointment
Phone: 931-2327 e-mail: tjw@gsw.edu Website: http://itc.gsw.edu/faculty/tweiland
Wednesday, January 29 ....................... Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18
Monday, February 3 ............................... Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18 (reading test)
Wednesday, February 5......................... Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18
Monday, February 10 ............................. Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18
Wednesday, February 12..................... 1st Lecture Test........................ Chapters 17-18
Monday, February 17.............................. Deformation............................... Chapter 10
Wednesday, February 19 ...................... Mountain Building.................... Chapter 10 (reading test)
Monday, February 24.............................. Mountain Building.................... Chapter 10
Wednesday, February 26 ...................... Plate Tectonics.......................... Chapter 2
Monday, March 3 .................................... Plate Tectonics.......................... Chapter 2 (reading test)
Wednesday, March 5.............................. Plate Tectonics.......................... Chapter 2
Monday, March 10.................................. 2nd Lecture Test....................... Chapters 2-10
Wednesday, March 12............................ Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19
Monday, March 17................................... Spring Break
Wednesday, March 19............................ Spring Break
Monday, March 24................................... Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19 (reading test)
Wednesday, March 26............................ Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19
Monday, March 31 .................................. Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19
Wednesday, April 2................................. Paleozoic Geology................... Chapter 20 (reading test)
Monday, April 7 ....................................... Paleozoic Geology................... Chapter 20
Wednesday, April 9................................. Paleozoic Geology................... Chapter 20
Monday, April 14.................................... 3rd Lecture Test........................ Chapters 19-20
Wednesday, April 16............................... Paleozoic Life Forms............... Chapter 21
Monday, April 21...................................... Paleozoic Life Forms............... Chapter 21 (reading test)
Monday, April 28...................................... Mesozoic.................................... Chapter 22 (reading test)
Wednesday, April 30............................... Cenozoic.................................... Chapter 23
Comprehensive Lecture Final – Monday May 5th (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Earth History and Global Change Lab
GEOL-1122 Spring 2014 Section 2003
Time: 2:00-3:50 Tuesday
Place: Room 213 Roney Building
Lab Manual and Materials: A lab manual will be distributed during the first lab. You
do not need to buy a lab package or textbook from the bookstore.
REVISED LAB SCHEDULE
Subject Date
Rock and Mineral Review................................................. Tuesday, January 21
Cancelled Lab..……………………………………………Tuesday, January 28
Age Dating and Unconformities...................................... Tuesday, February 4
Stratigraphy......................................................................... Tuesday, February 11
Sedimentary Environments.............................................. Tuesday, February 18
1st Lab Test......................................................................... Tuesday, February 25
Geologic Structures............................................................ Tuesday, March 4
Fossils.................................................................................. Tuesday, March 11
Spring Break........................................................................Tuesday, March 18
Fossils...................................................................................Tuesday, March 25
2nd Lab Test........................................................................ Tuesday, April 1
Georgia Geology................................................................. Tuesday, April 8
Georgia Geology................................................................. Tuesday, April 15
Providence Canyon........................................................... Tuesday, April 22
Lab Final.............................................................................. Tuesday, April 29
Course Objectives
1) Provide a basic understanding of the scientific techniques and data used in the recognition and interpretation of important events in Earth history
2) Provide an overview of the evolution of the Earth and its life forms
3) Increase awareness and appreciation of local and regional geologic history
COURSE GRADING POLICY
3 Lecture Tests (18% each).. ..............54% Total
1 Lecture Final (18%)............... ......18% Total
3 Lab Tests (8% each)........................ 24% Total
8 Reading Tests (1% each).................. 8% Total
(Note: Reading quizzes include up to 4% extra credit)
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 undergraduate bulletin that can be found at the following URL: http://gsw.edu/Academics/Registrars-Office/GSW-CatalogBulletin/bulletin2011U/reg/index 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 quizzes, 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 texting messages, 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.