Physical Geology - GLG 101 -
Second Summer Session 2008
Instructor: Harry Birkmann (Ph. D. Geology, ASU)
Phone: 602-787-6820 (voice mail) or 602-787-6810 (lecture room)
e-mail: harry.birkmann@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Office Hours:
Office: G-123 or K-108
Course Number: GLG 101, 3 credit
Section Number: 2600
Course Title: Introduction to Geology I
Class Schedule: Mo, Tu, We, Th,
Class Location:
Textbook: Plummer, McGeary, Carlson (12th
edition)
Tentative Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
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07-07 |
Introduction to class |
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07-08 |
Chapt. 1: Introduction to Physical Geology Notes |
3-24 |
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07-09 |
Chapt. 2: Atoms, Elements, and Minerals Notes |
25-50 |
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07-10 |
Chapt. 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity Notes |
51-76 |
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07-14 |
Chapt. 4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks Notes |
77-106 |
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07-15 |
Review for Exam 1 |
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07-16 |
Exam 1 (chapts.1-4) 1hour 15 minutes |
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07-17 |
Chapt. 5: Weathering and Soil Notes |
107-126 |
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07-21 |
Chapt. 6: Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks Notes |
127-156 |
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07-22 |
Chapt. 7: Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks Notes |
157-178 |
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07-23 |
Chapt. 8: Time and Geology Notes |
179-204 |
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07-24 |
Review for Exam 2 |
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07-28 |
Exam 2 (chapts. 5-8) 1 hour 15 minutes |
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07-29 |
Chapt. 15: Geologic Structures Notes |
359-382 |
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07-30 |
Chapt. 16: Earthquakes Notes |
383-416 |
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07-31 |
Chapt. 17: The Earth's Interior Notes |
417-442 |
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07-31 |
Chapt. 18: The Sea Floor Notes |
443-466 |
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08-04 |
Review for Exam 3 |
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08-05 |
Exam 3 (chapts. 15-18) 1 hour 15 minutes |
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08-06 |
Chapt. 19: Plate Tectonics Notes; Presentation of grade |
467-502 |
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08-07 |
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 K-108 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 (06-28-2007). 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.
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)