WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students
in an academically challenging, learning-focused, and distinctively Christian environment for
professional success and service to God and humankind.
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GEOL 1402-section; Historical Geology
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS, LOCATION AND BUILDING:
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The physical history of the earth is examined through a systematic
survey of the origin, growth, and changes of continents and ocean basins as it relates to plate
tectonics, with emphasis on North America; climate variation and changes in the fossil record
through geologic time are discussed along with various stratigraphic principles and dating
methods used to interpret Earth’s history. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee.
PREREQUISITE: none
TEXTBOOK: Choose from approved textbook list
LABBOOK:
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. know the major earth materials, especially sedimentary rocks.
2. have knowledge of the current state of Plate Tectonics theory.
3. understand current theories of the origin of the solar system and planetary differentiation.
4. understand major concepts used in study of the history of the earth.
5. understand mechanisms and processes of fossilization.
6. have knowledge of the various geologic time intervals of the earth, including dominant
characteristics of each.
7. be aware of how recent glaciation has affected much of the moderns world surface
ATTENDANCE: The university expects students to make class attendance a priority.
(Place additional attendance requirements here.)
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per
university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be
reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a
disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of
Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated by
examinations, quizzes, etc.as described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”.
EVALUATION:
University Grading System: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60.
The final class grade will be based on the average of grades that are earned as listed below.
(Place test/quiz/lab grade values used and schedule here.)
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious
academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic
academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final
grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course
bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised,
or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must
be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee
may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
(Actual dates & book chapters may be included. This schedule includes student presentations
which may be omitted.)
______Subject
1. Introduction
2. Earth Materials Minerals and Rocks.
3. Plate Tectonics
4. Geologic Time Concepts and Principles.
5. Sedimentary Rocks, Fossils, and Time Geologic Record.
6 The Origin and Early Evolution of the Earth
7 Precambrian Earth
8 Early Life Patterns
9 Earliest Paleozoic
10 Middle Paleozoic:
11 Late Paleozoic
12 The Mesozoic Era
13 Cenozoic History:
14 Pleistocene Glaciation
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Rev. 03/18/15