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 1401-section; Physical Geology
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS, LOCATION AND BUILDING:
CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An introduction to rock and mineral materials, and the dynamic
processes responsible for shaping Earth and providing our natural resources, such as plate
tectonics, volcanism, and various surficial processes. Field trips may be included as one of the
instructional tools. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours, $45 fee.
PREREQUISITE: Students may not take GEOL 1401 after taking GEOL 1403 without instructor
consent.
TEXTBOOK: Choose from approved textbook list
LAB BOOK:
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. understand current theories of the origin of the solar system and planetary differentiation.
2. be able to identify common rocks and minerals
3. have knowledge of the current state of Plate Tectonics theory.
4. understand major concepts used in study of the history of the earth.
5. have knowledge of surface and subsurface geologic processes (e.g. volcanism, earthquakes)
6. be able to relate these processes to a plate tectonics reference frame
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any disability that may require
accommodation during the lecture or laboratory portions of the course. It is of particular
importance to report any condition or disability that may affect the laboratory safety of the
individual or others. Information provided for this purpose will be kept strictly confidential and
will not in any way affect the individual’s course grade.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated by
examinations, quizzes and lab activities, 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)
Subject
1
Introduction
2
Geologic concepts
3
Matter and Minerals
4
Igneous rock and processes
5
Sedimentary rocks
6
Sed. environments / Metamorphic rocks
7
Crustal deformation
8
Weathering & mass wasting
9
Geologic Time
10
Earthquakes and Earths Interior
11
Mountain Building & Sea Floor
12
Plate Tectonics
13
Running Water and Groundwater
14
Glaciers \ Deserts \ Shorelines
15
Energy and Mineral Resources
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Last revised 03/18/15