Geology 150 Methods
in Geology
Academic Honesty Policy
a. Cheating—Intentionally
using or attempting to use unauthorized
materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
b. Fabrication—Intentional
falsification of information or citation in an academic exercise.
c. Plagiarism—Intentionally
or knowingly representing the words or ideas
of someone else as one’s own in an academic exercise.
d. Facilitation
of Academic Dishonesty—Intentionally or
knowingly
helping
or attempting to help someone else to commit an act of academic dishonesty, such as knowingly allowing another to copy information during an examination or other academic exercise.
For specific
information on
procedures for cases involving allegations of academic dishonesty, see
relevant
sections in the Student Handbook.
Attendance:
You are responsible for all assigned readings and material covered in
class as
well as other assignments outside of class. Material will be
discussed in
class that is not covered in the readings and exam questions will be
taken from
both sources. Therefore, attendance and participation in class
are
necessary for course success.
Make
up Policy:
Quizzes and exams may be made up only if you have a valid excuse (e.g.,
illness, death in the immediate family, university activity) and
written
documentation is provided (e.g., note from a physician). Please
talk with
me about potential absences prior to the exam, if possible. Daily
in-class assignments cannot be made up. Assignments turned in
after
they are due will be penalized. For each day the assignment is
late 10%
will be deducted from the grade.
Classroom
Etiquette:
Please be in the classroom on time. Show courtesy and respect to fellow
students by being quiet and attentive when someone is speaking.
Being
late to class and non-course related talking during class are not just
bad
manners, but they diminish the educational value of the course to the
class as
a whole. Talking and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Cell
phones,
pagers, and any other electronic equipment must be turned off and kept
out of
sight.
Accommodations for
Students with
Disabilities:
Hour
Exams (2) |
40% |
Final
Exam |
20% |
Assignments
& Participation |
15% |
Laboratory
Grade |
25% |
Tentative
Course Outline
Date |
Topic |
|
Jan. 14-18 |
Introduction
to Geology |
pp. 2-18 |
Jan. 21 |
M. L. King - |
|
Jan. 23 |
Early History
of the Planet |
pp. 2-18 |
Jan. 25-28 |
Minerals |
pp. 38-46;
54-68 |
Jan. 30–Feb. 1 |
Igneous Rocks |
pp. 70-94 |
Feb 4 - 6 |
Sedimentary
Rock |
pp. 170-200 |
Feb. 8 - 11 |
Metamorphic
Rocks |
pp. 204-227 |
Feb. 13 |
Test |
Above |
Feb.
15-20 |
Geologic Time |
|
Feb. 22-29 |
Plate
Tectonics |
pp. 21-36; |
Mar. 3-7 |
Spring Break |
|
Mar. 10-14 |
Earthquakes |
|
Mar. 17 |
Test |
Above |
Mar. 19-21 |
Easter |
|
Mar. 24-28 |
Volcanism |
|
Mar. 31 |
Folds,
Faults, and |
|
Apr.
2 |
Last Day
to withdraw with a “W” |
|
Apr. 2-7 |
Folds,
Faults, and |
|
Apr.
9-14 |
Erosion and
Weathering |
|
April 11 |
GSA Charlotte |
|
Apr. 16-21 |
Surface Water |
|
Apr. 23-28 |
Ground Water |
|
Apr. 30-May 2 |
Mass Wasting |
|
May 6 |
Final Exam
– 830am |
|
Methods
in Geology Laboratory Schedule
Date |
Topic |
Reading Assignment* |
Jan. 15 |
Introduction
and reading assignment |
Handouts |
Jan.
24 |
Properties of Minerals | Ch. 2; Appendix D; Handouts |
Jan. 31 |
Properties of
Minerals |
Ch. 2;
Appendix D; Handouts |
Feb.
7 |
Properties of
Rocks |
pp. 76-85,
172-191; 210-222; Handouts |
Feb. 14 |
Properties of
Rocks |
pp. 76-85,
172-191; 210-222; Handouts |
Feb. 21 |
Topographic
maps |
Handouts;
Appendix C |
Feb. 28 |
Topographic
maps |
Handouts;
Appendix C |
Mar. 6 |
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Mar. 13 |
Field
Activities |
|
Mar. 20 |
Holiday
- Easter |
|
Mar. 27 |
Lab Project |
|
Apr.
3 |
Lab Project |
|
Apr. 10 |
Lab Project |
|
Apr. 17 |
Class
Presentation of Projects |
|
Apr. 24 |
Geologic
maps |
|
May 1 |
Geologic
maps |
|
* The
reading assignments are taken from your class textbook. Please
bring the book
to both the and class and
laboratory meetings.