G
201 – I
E
S
S
I 2015
Dr. Allen Dennis
224 Science; 641-3396 allend@usca.edu
Texts: Earth: Portrait of a Planet , 4th ed., Marshak. Norton Smartworks, Blackboard will be used extensively.
July 6
7
8
9
11
13
Plate Tectonics
Atomic structure, ions, bonding
Minerals, Silicate minerals
35-54, 58-76, 78-101, 239-45
A-2 -4, 104-129
104-129
Igneous Rock; Bowen's Reaction Series 130-167, 249-285
On-Campus (Science 212) Laboratory 8am-6pm incl. field trip*
14
15
16
18
20
21
21
22
25
27
28
29
Weathering, Soil
Sed Rocks*
Metamorphic rocks*
Test 2 - Streams and Water Cycle
Groundwater
Ocean, Atmospheric Currents
Weather
Test 3 - Glaciation
Milankovitch Cycles
Coastal Geology
Earth’s Interior and Quakes 287-340, A6-7
On-Campus (Science 212) Laboratory 8am-6pm incl. field trip*
526-539, 569-607
647-678
614-619
On-Campus (Science 212) Laboratory 8am-6pm incl. field trip*
August
30
4
5
Fossils and Time
Test 4 -Radiometric Dating and Earth History 430-462
Energy Resources
The Final Exam for this class must be completed before 5pm August 6, 2015
159-183
185-211
213-238, 366-383
743-783
620-645
386-429
466-501
My objective for this class is that you learn the physical processes responsible for our present understanding of the earth.
Elements of chemistry, physics and mathematics are required, and will be used as we need them. Laboratory exercises stress practice of skills and methods of problem-solving that earth scientists use. Field trips are essential for making observations about the physical processes that are active on earth, and applying lecture material.
Frequent tests will allow you to monitor your progress in mastering this system of applied knowledge. Materials are regularly posted in the documents links on Blackboard; students are responsible for these materials.
If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible.
The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.
Grading: Every day there will be an exercise using Norton Smartworks. There will be four weekly hr exams (50 pts each) and a final (70 pts).
Laboratory: 10 pts/ex may be scored in the Laboratory.
200
70
200
200
670
Four exams
Final (complete before 5pm August 6, 2015) ≈ 10%
Daily Exercises
Lab Grade (8am-6pm, Sats July 11, 18, 25)
Total Possible Points
≈ 30%
≈ 30%
≈ 30%
Your grade will be assigned according to your total points: A > 603; B > 536; C > 469; D > 402; F < 402.
* Field trip in USCA vehicles. Come in comfortable walking shoes and play clothes.