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 3404-section; Environmental Geology
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Relationships between Earth's natural environments and human
populations are evaluated; volcanic and earthquake hazards, soil, groundwater, and atmospheric
contamination, and special problems associated with radioactive and hazardous waste disposal.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee.
PREREQUISITE: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor
TEXTBOOK: *Choose from official booklist
LAB BOOK:
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. understand fundamental concepts of environmental geology
2. be able to process and use environmental information from news and periodicals.
3. be aware of potential environmental hazards resulting from geologic processes and possible
prevention methodologies.
4. understand various testing techniques for pollution in different materials.
5. be aware of the types and values of different mineral and energy resources and potential
environmental hazards in their life cycle.
6. be aware of various types of pollutants and possible prevention/remediation methodologies.
7. know the history and current overview of laws as they relate to the environment
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.
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 OUTLINE
(Actual dates & book chapters may be included.)
______Subject
1
Introduction
2
Rocks & Minerals
3
Plate Tectonics
4
Earthquake and Volcanic hazards
5
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16
Streams and flooding
Mass movement & mass wasting
Climate Change
Water Resources
Soil & mineral resources
Energy resources
Waste disposal
Nuclear waste
Water pollution
Soil pollution
Air pollution
Environmental Law
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Last Revised 03/18/15