SYLLABUS
Spring, 2014
Course Geology 101 - Physical Geology
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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. 4, Feb. 25, M ar. 25) = 50% (Each exam counts equally)
Final exam (Check USCA Final Exam Schedule) = 25%
Laboratory – 25%
Earth, 11th 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 22, 2014.
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, 11th Edition, Earth, an Introduction to Physical Geology, to be read before
and after class.
DATE
ASSI GNM ENTS
TEXT CHAPTERS
Jan
14
Introduction
1
16
Matter & Minerals
3
Feb
.
Mar
Apr
21
23
Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics
2
2
28
30
Igneous Activity & Igneous Rocks
Igneous Activity & Igneous Rocks
4
4
4
6
Exam I (Chapts. 1, 2, 3, 4)
Volcanoes & Volcanic Hazards
5
11
13
Volcanoes & Volcanic Hazards
Weathering and Soils
5
6
18
20
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks; Metamorphic Rocks
25
27
Exam I I (Chapts. 5, 6, 7, 8)
Geologic time
4
6
Geologic Time; Crustal Deformation
Crustal Deformation; Earthquakes
11
13
Spring Break
Spring Break
18
20
Earthquakes
Earthquakes; Earth’ s Interior
25
26
Exam I I I (Chapts. 9, 10, 11, 12)
Running Water
1
3
7
7; 8
9
9; 10
10; 11
11
11; 12
16
Running Water; Ground Water
Ground Water; Mass Wasting
16, 17
17; 15
8
10
Mass Wasting; Glaciers
Glaciers; Deserts
15; 18
18; 19
15
17
Deserts; Shorelines
Shorelines; Divergent Plate Boundaries – Ocean Floor
19; 20
20; 13
22
24
Convergent Plate Boundaries – Mountain Building
Convergent Plate Boundaries – Mountain Building
Final Exam: Check USCA Final Exam Schedule
14
14
Geology 101-001 Laboratory
Spring, 2014
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.
21
28
4
11
18
25
Mar.
4
Apr.
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
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 101-002 Laboratory
Spring, 2014
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.
23
30
6
13
20
27
Mar.
6
13
Apr.
20
27
3
10
17
24
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 Water
Glaciers; Deserts
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.