PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
Syllabus
H. G . Churnet
Professor
Lecture:
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 9:50 - 11:30
e-mail: habte-churnet@utc.edu
GEOL 111, section 001
1st AM Summer, 2004
111 Bretske Hall
Office phone: 755-4407
Text:
Davidson, J. P., Reed, W. E., and Davis, P. M., 2002, Exploring Earth (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall,
web page: http://www.prenhall.com/davidson
Lecture: 3 credit hours. Prerequisite:
2 years of high school algebra or MATH 106;.
Corequisite:
Physical Geology Lab (Geology 181), or permission of the department head
Course Description:
Geology 111 is an introductory course in geology with emphasis on geologic
materials (e.g. minerals, rocks), geologic processes and events (e.g. mountain building, earthquakes, volcanic
activity), and geologic features (e.g. oceans, landforms). Topics are discussed in the contexts of geologic time,
plate tectonics, and historical developments.
Grading Policy: 3 tests 20% each 60%; Homework 10%; Final exam 30%. Each test is successively cumulative
and the final comprehensive of materials covered in class. Upon written request by student,
I will drop the lowest of the three tests. Missed tests may not be made up unless absences are excused.
TENTATIVE
Date
M
May
LECTURE SCHEDULE
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W
T
F
4
5
6
7
10
11
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17
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24
25
26
27
28
May
June
31
1
2
3
Topic
Introduction , Fundamental principles, geol., time
Unconformity. The Sun-Earth system
The sun-earth system, Origin of the Earth
Earth as a differentiated planet
Test 1. Atoms and minerals
Minerals (cont'd), review
Minerals
Igneous rocks, Igneous intrusions
Igneous intrusion s,volcanoes and volcanism
Test 2. Sedimentary structures and rocks
Metamorphic rocks - Submit HW#1.
Field Trip
Geophysical properties, Seismic velocity variation; HW-1
Gravity and magnetism
Plate tectonic theory
Deformation of rocks, folds and faults
Making and breaking plates
Destroying plates and building continents
Test 3.
7-10, (1-6,
No class, Memorial Day
Earth's water Submit Hw#2
earth's resources
FINAL EXAM
Chapter(s)
Snow fall,6
yearbooks,6, 1
1, 2
2
3
3
3. fig. 4-30
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
8
9
10
and p. 453-463)
11
16
10, 11, 16, (1-9)
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to be present in all classes.
Find homework on the web at: http://www.utc.edu/Faculty/Habte-Churnet/Geol-
111/Assignments.html
ATTENTION: If you are a student with a disability and think that you might need special assistance or
special accommodation(s) in this class or any other class, call the Office for Students with
Disabilities/College Access Program at 755-4006 or come by the office, 110 Frist Hall.
This syllabus is tentative; students are expected to keep informed of changes.