Earth History and Global Change
GEOL-1122 Spring 2015
Section 2045
Lecture: 9:30-10:45 Tuesday and Thursday (Roney 305)
Text: Monroe, J.S. and Wicander, R., 2015, The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution 7th Edition: Cengage Learning, Stamford, CT 736 pages.
Instructtor: Dr. Tom Weiland (Office: Roney #212)
Office Hours: 11:00 AM ‑12:00 PM Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and by appointment
Phone: 931-2327 e-mail: Thomas.Weiland@gsw.edu Website: http://itc.gsw.edu/faculty/tweiland
Tuesday, January 27 ............................. Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18
Thursday, January 29 ............................ Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18 (reading test)
Tuesday, February 3 .............................. Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18
Thursday, February 5.............................. Fossils and Evolution.............. Chapter 18
Tuesday, February 10 .......................... 1st Lecture Test........................ Chapters 17-18
Thursday, February 12........................... Deformation............................... Chapter 10
Tuesday, February 17............................. Mountain Building.................... Chapter 10 (reading test)
Thursday, February 19 .......................... Mountain Building.................... Chapter 10
Tuesday, February 24............................. Plate Tectonics.......................... Chapter 2
Thursday, February 26 .......................... Plate Tectonics.......................... Chapter 2 (reading test)
Tuesday, March 3 ................................... Plate Tectonics.......................... Chapter 2
Thursday, March 5................................. 2nd Lecture Test....................... Chapters 2-10
Tuesday, March 10.................................. Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19
Thursday, March 12................................ Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19 (reading test)
Tuesday, March 17.................................. Spring Break
Thursday, March 19................................ Spring Break
Tuesday, March 24.................................. Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19
Thursday, March 26................................ Precambrian Time.................... Chapter 19
Tuesday, March 31 ................................. Paleozoic Geology................... Chapter 20 (reading test)
Thursday, April 2...................................... Paleozoic Geology................... Chapter 20
Tuesday, April 7 ...................................... Paleozoic Geology................... Chapter 20
Thursday, April 9.................................... 3rd Lecture Test........................ Chapters 19-20
Tuesday, April 14..................................... Paleozoic Life Forms............... Chapter 21
Thursday, April 16................................... Paleozoic Life Forms............... Chapter 21 (reading test)
Tuesday, April 28..................................... Cenozoic.................................... Chapter 23
Comprehensive Lecture Final – Thursday May 7th (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Earth History and Global Change Lab
Time: 2:00-3:50 Monday
Place: Room 305 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.
TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE
Subject Date
Holiday................................................................................. Monday, January 19
Rock and Mineral Review................................................. Monday, January 26
Age Dating and Unconformities.. ................................... Monday, February 2
Stratigraphy......................................................................... Monday, February 9
Sedimentary Environments.............................................. Monday, February 16
1st Lab Test......................................................................... Monday, February 23
Geologic Structures............................................................ Monday, March 2
Fossils.................................................................................. Monday, March 9
Spring Break........................................................................ Monday, March 16
Fossils.................................................................................. Monday, March 23
2nd Lab Test........................................................................ Monday, March 30
Georgia Geology................................................................. Monday, April 6
Georgia Geology................................................................. Monday, April 13
Providence Canyon........................................................... Monday, April 20
Lab Final.............................................................................. Monday, April 27
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) 1) All students at Georgia Southwestern State University are to abide by published rules outlining academic honesty. Please review the “Policy on Academic Integrity” in the GSW Undergraduate Bulletin that can be found at the following: 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 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.