Kortemeier
Geology 102
Historical
Geology
Class Manual
Spring 2016
T/Th 11:00-12:15, Th 1:00-3:45
WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE
GEOLOGY 102 COURSE SYLLABUS
Geology 102 Earth and Life Through Time
Credits: 4; Prerequisites: GEOL 101
Studies the history of the earth and the origins of its landforms from the far past to
the present time, age dating, evolution of organisms, times of extinction, mountain
building episodes, and periods of glaciation.
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge that allows students
to further their study of historical geology and/or apply knowledge to meet personal
and professional needs. The information in the parentheses after a course objective
refers to the specific general education (GE) learning outcome that the objective
meets. Objectives without this information are not linked to WNC’s general education
program.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
 Use terminology specific to the geologic topics selected for the course. (GE 1)
 Use geologic concepts and principles to demonstrate a working knowledge of
historical geology processes. (GE1)
 Apply classifications to categorize geologic features and phenomena relevant to
the topics selected for this course. (GE 1)
 Perform laboratory activities that demonstrate the ability to apply key historical
geology concepts and principles (GE1)
Class information
Place:
Time:
Text:
WNC Carson Bristlecone 322
Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00-12:15, Thursday, 1:00-3:45 pm
Earth System History, Third Edition, Steven M. Stanley
Instructor:
Dr. Winnie Kortemeier
Office: Bris 325 Phone: 445-4285
E-mail: Winnie.kortemeier@wnc.edu
Required supplies: Good, white eraser. Assortment of pens AND pencils. Cheap
calculator. 3 ring binder, 1-inch or so.
Grading Policy
Each student will be graded on the basis of their performance on weekly quizzes, lab
experiences, a field trip report, and two exams. The final grade will be determined as
follows:
Lab experiences
25%
Weekly quizzes
35%
Midterm and Final Exam
35%
Field Trip report/paper
5%
TOTAL
100%.
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Grades will be determined as follows:
93–100% = A
73-76% = C
90-92% = A70-72% = C87-89% = B+
67-69% = D+
83-86% = B
63-66% = D
80-82% = B60-62% = D77–79% = C+
0-59% = F
In addition, any student who
cheats on any assignment
will be given an “F” in the
course. No discussion. No matter
how compelling the opportunity,
DO NOT CHEAT IN THIS CLASS!
The midterm and final will consist of multiple choice (50% of test) and paragraph
answer questions (50% of test) covering ½ of the semester each. The material is taken
from the class notes, questions and hints, quizzes, labs, and the chapters in your book.
You are allowed to bring an 8 ½ x 5 ½ piece of paper (1/2 of a regular sheet of paper),
material on one side only, to each test with any information on it that you desire. If you
cannot be present for the midterm or final, you are required to contact me before the
test is administered to schedule a make-up time. The make-up test must be taken (in my
office and with me present) before the next scheduled class. In addition, make-up tests
may not be allowed the use of the 8 ½ x 5 ½ piece of paper filled with notes.
The quizzes will be given weekly, and will be completed on-line. The material for the
quizzes will be from the class notes, lab assignments, and the material in your class
manual and book. They will be open book and open note, but will be timed and must be
the student’s own work. You will have one week to take your quiz for full credit, and
then one additional week to take the quiz for 60% credit. In addition, one quiz grade
will be dropped at the end of the semester. DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR ONLINE QUIZZES EACH WEEK!!
I will accept late lab assignments up to 1 week after the due date, but the assignment
will be marked down 20% for lateness.
Do your best to attend every scheduled class session. If you must be absent, remember
that YOU are responsible for all missed course work and assignments. It is best to
contact one of your classmates for this information. All course paperwork is in your
class manual, so bring it to every class period.
Attendance is the key to a successful learning experience in this course!
If you have a disability for which you will need to request accommodations, please
contact the Disability Support Services office as soon as possible to arrange for
appropriate accommodations.
Some “Don’ts”
 Cell phones need to be put away and turned off for the entire class.
 No chewing tobacco!
 No meals. Drinks and cold (non-smelly) snacks are OK. No French fries.
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OFFICE HOURS
See schedule below for office hours. Other hours by appointment. Just call or email me.
I'm also in my office many other hours of the week and you are welcome to drop in to
see me at any time.
Dr. Winnie’s Spring 2016 schedule
Monday
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:45
am
GEOL 100
Bris 322
9:30-10:45
11:00-12:15
am
Geol 101
Bris 322
11:00-12:15
12:30-1:00
Office Hours
12:30-1:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Office Hours
8:30-9:30
Office Hours
9:00-9:30
Office Hours
9:00-9:30
Geog 103
Bris 322
9:30-11:00
GEOL 100
Bris 322
9:30-10:45
Geog 103
Bris 322
9:30-11:00
Geol 101
Bris 322
11:00-12:15
Geol 102
Bris 322
11:00-12:15
Geol 102
Bris 322
11:00-12:15
Meetings and
appointments as
scheduled
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Geol 100
Bris 322
1:00 – 3:45
Friday
Office Hours
12:30-3:00
Geol 101 lab
Bris 322
1:00-3:45
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4
Geol 102 lab
Bris 322
1:00-3:45
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WNC
GEOLOGY 102 Spring 2016
T/TH 11:00-12:15, Th 1:00-3:45
KORTEMEIER
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK
Topic
READING
1. Introduction
Uniformitarianism/Actualism/Creationism
Minerals , Igneous, Met rocks
Chap. 1
Chap. 2
2. Sediment,Sedimentary Rocks
Fossils and fossilization
Chap. 2
Chap. 3
3. The Diversity of Life
Environments and Life
Chap. 3
Chap. 4
4. Sedimentary Environments
Correlation and Relative Dating
Chap. 5
Chap. 6
5. Absolute Dating
Evolution and the Fossil Record
Chap. 6
Chap. 7
6. Plate Tectonics
Chap. 8 and 9
7. Major chemical cycles
Chap. 10
8. Thursday = Midterm Exam
Spring Break
9.
Precambrian World
Chap. 12/13
10. Early/Middle Paleozoic World
Chap. 13/14
11. Middle/Late Paleozoic World
Chap. 14/15
12. Early Mesozoic World
Chap. 16
13. Cretaceous World
Chap. 17
14. Tertiary World
Chap. 18/19
15. Quaternary World
Chap. 19/20
16. Final Exam
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