SYLLABUS Spring, 2013 Course Geology 101 - Physical Geology - I nstructor Dr. William Pirkle Office 225 Sciences Bldg. M eeting Schedule Lecture Lab. 002 Lab. 003 10:50-12:05 TTH Rm. 200 Sciences Bldg. 1:40-4:20 T Rm. 212 Sciences Bldg. 1:40-4:20 Th Rm. 212 Sciences Bldg. Conference Times 9:30-11:00 MW; 12:15-1:15 Th Other times by appointment Email Pirkle@sc.edu Text Lecture Laboratory - Objective To have you gain a system of knowledge regarding geological processes that operate on the earth’ s surface or within its interior; to have you obtain an understanding and an appreciation of the materials which compose the earth and how they were formed; and to have you work successfully within this system of knowledge using critical reasoning to solve problems. Assessment M ethods You will demonstrate your understanding of the material and your ability to successfully operate within this system of knowledge by written examinations in lecture and by problem solving written and oral activities in laboratory. Grading Policy Lecture – 75% Three exams (Feb. 5, Feb. 26, M ar. 26) = 50% (Each exam counts equally) Final exam (Tuesday, M ay 7, 11:00 a.m.) = 25% Laboratory – 25% Earth, 10th edition, by Tarbuck and Lutgens Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, 9th edition, edited by Busch A critical review of a book from the approved list may be substituted for the lowest grade of Quiz I, II, or III. Only one review may be done. Book reviews may be turned in at any time, but the last date to submit is 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Extra Credit Opportunities A total of 20 points may be earned for various extra credit activities. Extra credit points are added to your final exam grade. Extra credit activities will be announced in class and on Blackboard. Extra credit assignments typically are due the next class period after the activity. Attendance Regular attendance is vital to fulfilling your responsibilities in this class. There will be no make up classes or laboratories. Arrangements for work missed due to an excused absence must be made within one week of the absence. Documentation of extenuating circumstances is required. Make up quizzes or exams may be of different format than scheduled quizzes or exams. Late Assignments Late assignments typically are lowered one letter grade per day late. Classroom Deportment Please make every effort to be on time to class. Late arrivals disrupt class and make it difficult for others to hear while you enter. Turn off cell phones while in class or lab. No earpieces. No eating in class or lab. Please be courteous to and considerate of other class members. It is the instructor’ s right to remove from the classroom any student who disrupts or disturbs the proceeding of the class. The use of any portable electronic devices, including cell phones, pagers, MP3 players, iPods, etc., during class is not allowed for any reason unless prior approval has been given to a student from the instructor or unless required for the course. If you are planning to have any of these devices in class, they must be turned off and stowed away for the duration of the class period. If you use a portable electronic device during a test, quiz, or other assessment, you are eligible to receive a failing grade on that assignment. Disability Policy If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your performance in this class please contact the Office of Disability Services, B& E 134, (803) 6436816 as soon as possible. The Office of Disability Services will determine appropriate accommodations based on documentation. Tentative Schedule Assignments in Tarbuck and Lutgens, 10th Edition, Earth, an Introduction to Physical Geology, to be read before and after class. DATE ASSI GNM ENTS TEXT CHAPTERS Jan 15 Introduction 1 17 Matter & Minerals 3 Feb . Mar Apr 22 24 Plate Tectonics Plate Tectonics 2 2 29 31 Igneous Activity & Igneous Rocks Igneous Activity & Igneous Rocks 4 4 5 7 Exam I (Chapts. 1, 2, 3, 4) Volcanoes & Volcanic Hazards 5 12 14 Volcanoes & Volcanic Hazards Weathering and Soils 5 6 19 21 Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary Rocks; Metamorphic Rocks 26 28 Exam I I (Chapts. 5, 6, 7, 8) Geologic time 5 7 Geologic Time; Crustal Deformation Crustal Deformation; Earthquakes 12 14 Spring Break Spring Break 19 21 Earthquakes Earthquakes; Earth’ s Interior 26 28 Exam I I I (Chapts. 9, 10, 11, 12) Running Water 2 4 7 7; 8 9 9; 10 10; 11 11 11; 12 16 Running Water; Ground Water Ground Water; Mass Wasting 16, 17 17; 15 9 11 Mass Wasting; Glaciers Glaciers; Deserts 15; 18 18; 19 16 18 Deserts; Shorelines Shorelines; Divergent Plate Boundaries – Ocean Floor 19; 20 20; 13 23 25 Convergent Plate Boundaries – Mountain Building Convergent Plate Boundaries – Mountain Building Final Exam 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, M ay 7, Room 200. 14 14 Geology 101-002 Laboratory Spring, 2013 Tentative Schedule Laboratory Manual: Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, 9th edition, edited by Busch Date Chapter Assignment Jan. Minerals I Minerals II Quiz I - Minerals Igneous Rocks Field Trip, Igneous Rocks - Clouds Creek Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks Feb. 22 29 5 12 19 26 Mar. 5 Apr. 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 Lab. Manual Quiz I I – Rocks Topographic Maps 3 3 3 5 5 6; 7 9 Field Trip, Sedimentary Rocks - Aiken County Stratigraphy Spring Break Handout Field Trip – Martin Marietta Quarry, Augusta Handout Running Water Ground Water Glaciers; Deserts Shorelines Quiz III – Surface Processes Grading Mineral Quiz Rock Quiz Surf. Proc. Quiz Field Trips Daily Work Total 11 12 13; 14 15 = 20% = 20% = 20% = 20% (Cloud’s Creek = 5%; Aiken Co. = 10%; Martin Marietta = 5%) = 20% ---------100% Daily work and field trip reports will be group problem solving activities. The purpose is to foster among you an active interest in each other’s success and to give you the opportunity to work together with other classmates you may not know. Papers will be graded on completeness, thoroughness, correctness, creativity, and neatness. Laboratory counts 25% of the overall course grade. Lab Policies: Policies regarding attendance, make-up work and disability needs are the same in lab as in lecture. You are responsible for all laboratory work. There will be no make up laboratories. Arrangements to make up work missed due to an excused absence must be made within one week of the absence. Documentation of extenuating circumstances is required. Field Trips: Wear outdoor clothing. Long pants and good walking shoes are recommended. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops, or shoes with leather soles. Bring insect repellent on warm days. Transportation is in USCA vehicles only. Field trips will go rain or shine. Geology 101-003 Laboratory Spring, 2013 Tentative Schedule Laboratory Manual: Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, 9th edition, edited by Busch Date Chapter Assignment Jan. Minerals I No Lab Minerals II Quiz I - Minerals Igneous Rocks Field Trip, Igneous Rocks - Clouds Creek Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks Feb. 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 Mar. 7 14 Apr. 21 28 5 12 19 26 Lab. Manual 3 3 3 5 5 6; 7 Quiz I I – Rocks Topographic Maps Field Trip, Sedimentary Rocks - Aiken County Stratigraphy Spring Break Field Trip – Martin Marietta Quarry, Augusta Running Water Ground WaterGlaciers Glaciers; Deserts; Shorelines Shorelines Quiz III – Surface Processes Grading Mineral Quiz Rock Quiz Surf. Proc. Quiz Field Trips Daily Work Total 9 Handout Handout 11 12 13; 14 15 = 20% = 20% = 20% = 20% (Cloud’s Creek = 5%; Aiken Co. = 10%; Martin Marietta = 5%) = 20% ---------100% Daily work and field trip reports will be group problem solving activities. The purpose is to foster among you an active interest in each other’s success and to give you the opportunity to work together with other classmates you may not know. Papers will be graded on completeness, thoroughness, correctness, creativity, and neatness. Laboratory counts 25% of the overall course grade. Lab Policies: Policies regarding attendance, make-up work and disability needs are the same in lab as in lecture. You are responsible for all laboratory work. There will be no make up laboratories. Arrangements to make up work missed due to an excused absence must be made within one week of the absence. Documentation of extenuating circumstances is required. Field Trips: Wear outdoor clothing. Long pants and good walking shoes are recommended. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops, or shoes with leather soles. Bring insect repellent on warm days. Transportation is in USCA vehicles only. Field trips will go rain or shine.