GEOG-125 - Page 1
Date Approved:
9/10/86
Date Scanned:
8/24/2005
Inactivated by Curriculum Committee 9/14/07____
College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: GEOG 125
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) GEOG 76
COURSE TITLE Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes
LECTURE HOURS: 7.0
LAB HOURS: 6.0
UNITS: 0.5
PREREQUISITE: none
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
CO-REQUISITE: none
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
Grade/CR/NC Option
NONE
Maximum Class Size 40
Max No. Units
Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the study of earthquakes and plate tectonics utilizing the San Andreas as a
model. How earthquakes are caused, where they occur, and how they affect man. Particular
attention is paid to recognizing faults on maps, air photos, and in the field and to recognizing
and dealing with hazardous situations.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
Understand the nature of earthquakes
Recognize potentially hazardous situations.
Understand the role of plate tectonics in shaping the earth’s surface.
TEXT(s):
Title
Earthquake Country
Author
Robert Iacopi
Edition 1971
Publisher Sunset
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Provided by C/R:
Various topographic and geologic maps
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Provided by Student:
METHOD OF EVALUTIONA: (List au major criteria used to determine grades)
% of Grade
Lab exercises/quizzes
50%
Attendance and Participation
GRADE SCALE:
competency based,
50%
class curve,
point system (indicate cutoffs),
GEOG-125 - Page 2
Date Approved:
9/10/86
Date Scanned:
8/24/2005
Inactivated by Curriculum Committee 9/14/07____
%,
other (describe)
Indicate guidelines for determining each grade:
A: 90—100
B: 80—89
C: 70—79
D: 60—69
F: Below 60
CR: A, B, C
TOPICAL OUTLINE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Plate tectonics and the generation of earthquakes
Faults and landforms of earthquake country
Measuring, monitoring and predicting earthquakes
Dealing with the earthquake hazard
Field trip and lab
% of Classroom Hours
1.5 hours
2.0 hours
2.0 hours
1.5 hours
6.0 hours