WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY ____________ CAMPUS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GEOL 2401-section; Mineralogy TERM: NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS: OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING, AND LOCATION: CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to mineral groups and their systematic classification; rock-forming minerals and their relationship to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; crystallography, crystal chemistry, optical properties, and identification of minerals. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours, $90 fee. PREREQUISITE: GEOL 1402 or consent of instructor TEXTBOOK: Manual of Mineral Science (w/CD) 23rd ed. by Klein; Wiley 978-0-471721-57-4 LAB BOOK: TBA Choose from official booklist COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will: 1. know how to apply physical properties for identification of mineral samples. 2. know chemical, crystallographic, and structural properties of crystals. 3. understand chemical composition of Earth as it relates to mineral resources. 4. identify and obtain knowledge of common rock forming minerals; including their systematic classification, occurrences, associations, and economic importance. 5. become familiar with the use of petrographic microscopes, properties of light, and theory behind optical properties of minerals. 6. be able to identify common rock forming mineral samples in thin section with use of petrographic microscope. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: The university expects students to make class attendance a priority. No makeup, late work or redoing of work will be permitted except for makeup work for excused absences due to official university business or very serious illness (hospital time). Excused absences will be granted if the student contacts the instructor prior to the scheduled class time in which the absence is to occur. In the case of an emergency where the student is unable to contact the instructor, a valid form of documentation must be given to the instructor verifying why the student was absent. Students are expected to make up work within one week of the absence and need to schedule a time with the instructor. Notice of excused absences for official university business should be provided on 8.5x11 paper. Notice should be given prior to the absence or no makeup will be allowed. Notice should include the following 3 items: 1. Name, 2. Date of absence, & 3. Reason for absence. On dates when grades will be taken for test, quiz, etc., any student more than 15 minutes late will NOT be allowed to do the work for a grade and are considered absent. STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university. DISCRIMINATION POLICY: It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated by examinations, quizzes and lab activities as described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”. EVALUATION: University Grading System: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60. The final class grade will be based on the average of grades that are earned as listed below. Tests 3* (100 points each) Labs 12* (25 points each) Assignments and quizzes TBA Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation. TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE: subject/chapter 1 Introduction 2 Physical properties 3 Elements of crystal chemistry 4 Crystallography parts 1 and 2 5 Crystal growth and defects 6 Composition of Earth 7 Exam 1, Native elements 8 Sulfides and sulfosalts 9 Oxides, hydroxides, halides 10 Carbonates, sulfates, phosphates 11 Silicates parts 1 and 2 12 Exam 2, Optical mineralogy (theory and optics) 13 Polarized light and microscope 14 Uniaxial and biaxial crystals 15 Common RFM’s (carbonates, halides, accessories) 16 Common RFM’s (silicates) 17 Exam 3 (Final), FIELD TRIPS: Field trips will be announced during class. Remember to dress appropriately for those days in which field trips are scheduled; i.e., wear comfortable shoes that provide support for walking, jacket, etc. Note: Electronic devices are NOT allowed to be used during tests and quizzes. Please silence cell phones and be courteous to fellow classmates by refraining from distractions that disrupt a students learning experience (i.e., refrain from text messaging, talking on cell phones, or chatting on line). Instructor reserves the right to implement policies as they see fit to enhance the learning experience of all students. This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion. Rev. 03/18/15