Physical Geology - GLG 101 – First
Summer Session 2011
Instructor: Harry Birkmann (Ph. D. Geology, ASU)
Phone: 602-787-6820
e-mail: harry.birkmann@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Office Hours:
Office: G-101 or H-113
Course Number: GLG 101, 3 credit
Section Number: 15452
Course Title: Introduction to Geology I
Class Schedule: Mo, Tu, We, Th, 9:00-11:00 am, with a break at about 10:00 am
Class Location:
Textbook: Plummer, McGeary, Carlson (12th
edition)
Tentative Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
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05-31 |
Introduction to class (9-10) |
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05-31 |
Chapt. 1: Introduction to Physical Geology (10-11) Notes |
3-24 |
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06-01 |
Chapt. 2: Atoms, Elements, and Minerals Notes |
25-50 |
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06-02 |
Chapt. 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity Notes |
51-76 |
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06-06 |
Chapt. 4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks Notes |
77-106 |
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06-07 |
Finish chapt.
4 and Review for Exam |
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06-08 |
Exam 1 (chapts.1-4) 1hour (9-10) |
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06-08 |
Chapt. 5: Weathering and Soil (10-11) Notes |
107-126 |
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06-09 |
Chapt. 6: Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks Notes |
127-156 |
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06-13 |
Chapt. 7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks Notes |
157-178 |
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06-14 |
Chapt. 8: Time and Geology Notes |
179-204 |
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06-15 |
Finish chapt.
8 and Review for Exam 2 |
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06-16 |
Exam 2 (chapts. 5-8) 1 hour (9-10) |
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06-16 |
Chapt. 15: Geologic Structures (10-11) Notes |
359-382 |
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06-21 |
Chapt. 16: Earthquakes Notes |
383-416 |
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06-22 |
Chapt. 17: The Earth's Interior (9-10) Notes |
417-442 |
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06-22 |
Chapt. 18: The Sea Floor (10-11) Notes |
443-466 |
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06-23 |
Finish chapt.
18 and Review for Exam 3 |
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06-27 |
Exam 3 (chapts. 15-18) 1 hour (9-10) |
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06-27 |
Chapt. 19: Plate Tectonics (10-11) Notes |
467-502 |
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06-28 |
Final Exam (comprehensive) |
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Grade Policy:
The grade for this class (lecture) will be based on the following criteria:
1. Exams: There will be three exams as shown on the schedule. There are no make-up tests. If a student misses a test, the grade will be zero. Exams will be essay and short answer. Each test is worth 100 points each. If all three exams are taken the lowest score will be dropped (if you take the final exam and it’s grade is higher than the lowest exam grade). Total points: 300.
2. Final Exam: There will be a comprehensive final exam, worth 100 points, which "must" be taken by all students (see Options below). The final exam will be in H-113 at the regular time! Total points: 100.
3. Quizzes/Activities/Attendance: There will be eleven quizzes/activities in class. These are worth 5 points each. A student may miss one quiz/activity without losing any points. Total points: 50.
4. Extra Credit: You can write a one- to two-page paper about the geology where you are from (you should find literature on the internet or library). The extra credit paper is due the day of the final exam (08-03-2009). Total points: 20.
350 points are possible for the class work.
Options: If you like your grade for the three hour-tests and the quizzes, you can use these for your grade and not take the final. Note: anyone who misses an hour test does not have this option!
Cell Phones and Beepers:
ABSOLUTELY NO phones and beepers allowed in class! If your device goes off during lecture/lab, you will lose 10 points each time. Do not use your phone during exams! You will be disqualified if you do!
Special Arrangements:
If you have a specific physical, psychiatric or learning disability and require accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Disability Resource Center, KSC-119, or call 787-7171.
In case you have difficulty understanding my accent, please feel free to point this out to me.
I reserve the right to drop a student if more than three unexcused absences occur!
(Please note- Information listed within this course syllabus is subject to change by discretion of the instructor)