Geology 12 Course Outline:
Teacher: Mr. Jamieson
Text: Physical Geology
Units and Topics Covered:
1. Unit 1: The Nature of Geology
 You and Geology
 The Geologists
 Earth Systems
2. Unit 2: Internal Process
 Crystallography
 Mineralogy
 Petrology
3. Unit 3: Internal Processes
 Earth’s Interior
 Plate Tectonics
 Forces and Structures
4. Unit 4: Surface Processes
 Weathering
 Erosion
 Deposition
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5. Unit 5: Historical Geology
 Geological Time
 Geological Principles
 The Fossil Record
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6. Unit 6: Environmental Geology
 Geological Hazards
 Resource Issues
 Waste Management
Marking Scheme for Grade 12 Geology
Assignments: 15%
Tests: 20%
Quizzes: 10%
Projects: 15%
Portfolio: 10%
Final Exam: 30%
Total: 100%
This marking scheme applies to both Terms 1 and 2. The final course mark will be an
average of your two term marks. If you have to write the final exam, your final mark will be
calculated with 70% from your average course mark and 30% from your score on the final
exam. The final exam will focus on Terms 1 and 2.
Assignments: Assignments will be assigned prior to chapter quizzes or Unit tests in order
to review the concepts that will be covered by the quiz or test. Assignments will be longer
and more detailed than class work and often time extra time will be needed in order to
complete these. Due dates of assignments will be determined by the teacher but will be close
to the dates of quizzes or tests. Again working together is encouraged however handing in
identical work as a peer will result in a mark of zero.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given at the conclusion of a chapter and may be given throughout
the chapter depending on length of chapter or if additional practice is needed.
Tests: Tests are always given at the conclusion of a unit and may be given during Midterm
Week if the conclusion of a unit is not near this week. Tests cover more material than
quizzes and will be longer in length and duration.
Projects: There will be one or two projects during the course of each term. An outline of
projects and due dates will be given ahead of time as well as some class time to work on
projects. Note: This class time may not be sufficient to finish project.
Portfolio: In this section of assessment students will be asked to keep a portfolio of their
workings. A table of contents will be needed and students will be periodically asked to add
to their portfolios. It is NECESSARY that each student bring a duotang to class as soon as
possible in order to start their portfolio.
**** If you have missed an assessment please present a note stating the reason of your
absence. Be prepared to complete the assessment the day you return to school.
**** There will be one day a week to be determined where I will tutor after school from 3-4.
It is not required to go to this session however it is strongly suggested that if you want extra
help that you come to this session.