STARK STATE COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS Division Name: Department Name: Sciences Biology COURSE INFORMATION Course Name: Course Number: Credit Hours: Contact Hours: Physical Geology GEO141 4 5 Lecture Hours: 3 If more than one lab type needed, use both lab sections Type of Lab: Laboratory Lab Hours: 2 Type of Lab: Choose an item. Lab Hours: Choose an item. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None This course is approved for transfer based on the following category: TAG: OTM: CTAG: For more information, please visit the Ohio Board of Regents site: http://regents.ohio.gov/transfer/tagcourses/index.php COURSE DESCRIPTION Investigation into the physical earth materials and processes. These processes include mineral formation, igneous rock and metamorphic deformation associated with plate tectonics, sedimentary rock formation and fossil record, geomorphology of the surface rocks through hydrologic processes including weathering and erosion. Emphasis on recognizing the impacts of earth science to society. Supporting lab to emphasize the use of technology in earth science, topographic and geologic map reading skills, and identification of minerals and rocks. GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES Stark State College has identified six general learning outcomes (GLOs) which represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by students who graduate from our institution. The outcomes designated below are addressed in this course: 1. Effective Communication (Written/Oral /Reading/Listening) 2. Quantitative Literacy (Includes Computational Skills) 3. Information Literacy 4. Critical Thinking 5. Global and Diversity Awareness 6. Civic, Professional, and Ethical Responsibility Rev. 4-2015 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Categorize the materials and processes associated with earth systems. (GLO 1-4) Interpret geologic and topographic maps. (GLO 1-4) Recognize the applications of GIS in earth science. (GLO 1-5) Identify and classify rocks and minerals by their properties. (GLO 1-4) Recognize the processes involved in sedimentation. (GLO 1-4) Investigate the process of Igneous rock formation and metamorphic deformation. (GLO 1-4) Explain the mechanics of heat convection as well as surface features produced including, earthquakes, volcanoes and seafloor spreading. (GLO 1-4) 8. Discuss the use of hydraulic fracturing and energy demands and the impact on society (GLO 1-4) 9. Investigate hydrologic systems and features (GLO 1-4) 10. Describe the surficial processes associated with weathering and erosion. (GLO 5, 6) 11. Recognize Glacial process and glacial topography in Ohio. (GLO 1-6) STARK STATE COLLEGE POLICIES Please refer to the Policies and Procedures manual on mystarkstate for more information on all college policies and procedures: Honesty in Learning Withdrawal Attendance Student Complaint Incomplete Grade Appeal Standards of Academic Progress Anti-Harassment/Title IX Sexual Assault Inappropriate Behavior DISABILITY SERVICES The Disability Support Services (DSS) office offers a variety of services and accommodations to students with disabilities based on appropriate documentation, nature of the disability, and academic need. In order to initiate services, students should meet with DSS early in the semester to discuss their needs. The DSS staff will determine specific accommodations and services. If a student with a disability does not request accommodations through the DSS office, the instructor is under no obligation to provide accommodations. Students may contact the DSS office at 330-494-6170, ext. 4935, or schedule an appointment in S307. COMPUTER USAGE Students are expected to observe the Student Computer Usage Guidelines concerning the appropriate use of computers at the College. The guidelines are posted in all areas where computers are located, and individuals may obtain copies in the Admissions Office (S303) or on the SSC website under Student Computing (http://www.starkstate.edu/content/student-computing). Help Desk Services provides support for the following computer issues: questions regarding access to student accounts (login issues) connecting to a College resource connectivity issues with ANGEL (LMS - learning management system) using mystarkstate tools software questions campus laptop checkout reporting issues with computing or technical resources Help Desk Services is located in B219 on the Main campus. Contact them at 800-797-8275 (800-79-STARK), ext. 4357 (HELP). See the Help Desk website: http://www.starkstate.edu/helpdesk for hours and contact information. Rev. 4-2015 STARK STATE COLLEGE CLASS SYLLABUS Sciences Division Name: Department Name: Term: Biology Spring, 2016 COURSE INFORMATION Course Name: Course Number: CRN: Course Modality: Class Days/Times: Physical Geology GEO141 47630 Classroom/Lab MTWTF 12:02-12:48 Campus Location: Room Number: Dual Enrollment Web 2 Web 3 Web 4 137 PHS INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor(s) Name: Office Hours: Office Location: SSC Phone/Extension: SSC Email Address: Craig Whitaker By apt. RM137 PHS 330-478-3486 xt.2162 Craig.Whitaker@perrylocal.org REQUIRED MATERIALS Textbook(s): Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, 10th Edition, Tarbuck, Lutgens, Tasa, Prentence Hall 2011. Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, 9/E Additional Materials: American Geological Institute, National Association of Geoscience Teachers & Busch ©2012 | Prentice Hall | Published: 01/28/2011 ISBN-10: 0321689577 | ISBN-13: 9780321689573 METHODS OF ASSESSMENT/METHODS OF EVALUATION The lecture portion of this course constitutes 70% of your total grade. The laboratory portion provides the remaining 30%. Rev. 4-2015 GRADING SCALE Grading Criteria: Two in class mid-term lecture exams Final exam with comprehensive portion Attendance Twelve laboratory exercises Two laboratory practical exams Written Paper/Presentation ITEM Lecture Exams (GLOs 1-5) Lab Exercisess (GLOs 1-5) Lab PracticalS (GLOs 1-5) Paper (GLOs 1, 4) Attendance (GLOs 5, 6) 45% 20% 5% 20% 5% 5% PERCENTAGE OF GRADE 65% 20% 5% 5% 5% CLASS POLICIES (Established by the instructor and cannot conflict with the College’s Policies and Procedures) Various: 1. 2. 3. You may be asked to leave the class if you are being disruptive. All tests and quizzes will start at the beginning of class and will be allocated a specific amount of time to be taken. If you are late, you will only have the remaining time allocated to take the test/quiz. All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class. No exceptions. Exam Policy: Exam make-up is only permitted under extraordinary circumstances with the instructor’s permission. Documentation may be required at the instructor’s discretion. The time and date of the make-up exam is at the instructor’s discretion. A penalty may be assessed at the instructor’s discretion. The penalty, if applied, shall not exceed 20% of the exam’s value. The make-up exam will evaluate the student’s learning for the same content, but the exam format shall be determined by the instructor. THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE! Lecture grades are based on three lecture exams and the final exam, which includes a comprehensive portion. The lab grade is based on laboratory practicals, quizzes on assigned laboratory exercises, and a laboratory notebook. See the course outline for material which will be covered on each exam. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS Click here to enter text. Additional Exam Policy: Notice of a serious circumstance or emergency must be given to miss a test and receive a make-up. Evidence will be required. Call before the class starts and leave your name, the emergency reason for missing, and a phone number or email address for response to verify/discuss. Deviation from this procedure may result in denial of a make-up. All make ups will be the first day of finals week in E208i, flexibility of this date will not be available. Two make ups and/or early tests are permitted per individual per semester; only 1 makeup if insufficient evidence or a non-serious circumstance; no make ups if excessive absenteeism, defined as missing 6 or more lecture classes (a lecture class is defined as 80 minutes). Early lecture tests may be taken given the instructor’s permission and a legitimate situation that precludes your attendance. Flexibility of the test date will be available. Snow or other cancellation Rev. 4-2015 of test days will move the test to the next scheduled class. Modification of test policies per individual case is at the professor’s discretion. Attendance: Attendance is required in lecture and laboratory and will be taken by signature at the beginning of each class. WITHDRAWAL DATES POLICY: A student may drop a course or all courses from the College during the first 8 calendar days (excluding holidays) of any academic period without academic penalty. Any changes made during this period will not become a part of the student’s academic record. Students should refer to the posted refund schedule available at www.starkstate.edu/<semester>-refund-schedule. After the first 8 calendar days, the College gives students an opportunity to withdraw from a course or all courses. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw by the published withdrawal date and to satisfy any financial obligations to the College. A student is officially withdrawn from a course once a signed “Schedule Change” form has been submitted to the Academics Records/Registrar’s Office. A grade of “W” will appear on the student’s academic record. Beyond the published withdrawal date through the end of the last instructional day, a student with an emergency or extenuating circumstance may receive a grade of “W” only upon consultation with the instructor and approval from the department chair. Sufficient supporting documentation shall be provided by the student when making such a request. If a student is a financial aid recipient, it is strongly recommended the student consult with a financial aid representative to discuss ramifications of withdrawing. PROCEDURE: 1. After the first 8 calendar days (excluding holidays), the College requires students to obtain the instructor’s, advisor’s, or department chair’s signature, and to submit the form to the Academic Records/Registrar’s Office to process the withdrawal. The person signing the Schedule Change form should discuss the reason for the withdrawal with students to ensure they are aware of all their options. Web 3 and Web 4 students can submit an electronic request for withdrawal, including discussion of all options, via the instructor, advisor, or department chair to the Academic Records/Registrar’s Office. The Schedule Change form is available via the mystarkstate portal. 2. A student is officially withdrawn from a course once a signed “Schedule Change” form has been submitted to the Academic Records/Registrar’s Office. A grade of “W” will appear on the student’s academic record after the first 8 calendar days (excluding holidays) of any academic period, as long as the student withdraws before the published withdrawal date. 3. Failure to follow the procedures may result in the student remaining registered for the class and accepting the grade outcome on the academic record at the end of the semester. Deadline to Process Withdrawal Form for This Class: April 18, 2016 COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR In case of events beyond the control of faculty that interfere with class times and teaching, adjustments may be made to date of Rev. 4-2015 coverage, order of coverage, and date of exams and assignments to ensure full coverage of course content. WEEK 1 TOPIC Evolution of geologic concepts/Classification of Earth materials. Interpreting geologic and topographic maps. READING Ch. 1 pg. 1-38 2 Plate Tectonics, mechanics of heat convection as well as surface features, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and seafloor spreading. Ch. 2 pg. 29-72 3 Matter and Minerals Ch. 3 pg. 73-106 4 Igneous rock classification and identification 5 Exam 1: Chapters 1-4 6 Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards Assign the volcano paper Ch. 5 pg. 137-172 7 Weathering and Soil Ch. 6 pg. 173-186 8 Sedimentary Rocks Paper References due Ch. 7 pg. 199-214 9 Metamorphic deformation; metamorphic rock classification and identification Exam 2: Chapters 5-8 Volcano Paper Due 10 11 Geologic Time and Crustal Deformation 12 Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior 13 Exam 3: Chapters 9-12 14 Hydrologic systems and features 15 Global Climate Change; Recognize Glacial process and glacial topography 16 Final Exam: Comprehensive Ch. 4 pg. 107-136 Ch. 8 pg. 229-250 Ch. 9 pg. 255-271 & Ch. 10 pg. 279-297 Ch. 11 pg. 304-323 Ch. 12 pg. 333-347 Ch. 16 pg. 429-452 Ch. 18 pg. 489-518 This is a tentative outline and is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion in order to achieve the course objectives. Rev. 4-2015