Physical Geology - GLG 101 Fall
Semester 2009
Instructor: Harry Birkmann (Ph. D. Geology, ASU)
Phone: 602-787-6820 (voice mail
e-mail: harry.birkmann@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Office Hours: Mo: 9:30 am 10:00 am; Tu: 1:15 pm 1:45 pm; We: 9:30 am 10:00 am; Th: 1:15 pm 1:45 pm; and by appointment.
Office: G-101
Course Number: GLG 101, 3 credits
Section Number: 43098
Course Title: Physical Geology
Class Schedule: Tu, Th, 7:30-8:45 am
Class Location:
Textbook: Plummer, McGeary, Carlson (12th edition)
Tentative Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
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08-25 |
Introduction to class |
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08-27 |
Chapt. 1: Introduction to Physical Geology Notes |
3-28 |
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09-01 |
Chapt. 2: Atoms, Elements, and Minerals Notes |
29-54 |
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09-10 |
Chapt. 3: Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity Notes |
55-82 |
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09-17 |
Chapt. 4: Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks Notes |
83-112 |
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09-24 |
Review for Exam 1 |
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09-29 |
Exam 1 |
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10-01 |
Chapt. 5: Weathering and Soil Notes |
113-136 |
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10-08 |
Chapt. 6: Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks Notes |
137-168 |
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10-15 |
Chapt. 7: Metamorphism, |
169-192 |
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10-22 |
Chapt. 8: Time and Geology Notes |
193-220 |
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10-29 |
Review for Exam 2 |
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11-03 |
Exam 2 |
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11-05 |
Chapt. 15: Geologic Structures Notes |
383-406 |
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11-12 |
Chapt. 16: Earthquakes Notes |
407-442 |
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11-19 |
Chapt. 17: The Earth's Interior Notes |
443-466 |
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11-24 |
Chapt. 18: The Sea Floor Notes |
467-490 |
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12-01 |
Review for Exam 3 |
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12-03 |
Exam 3 |
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12-08 |
Chapt. 19: Plate Tectonics Notes; Presentation of grades without final exam |
491-526 |
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12-15 |
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 can be dropped (and in its place the final exam will be counted. See Option below!)). Total points: 300.
2. Final Exam: There will be a comprehensive final exam, worth 100 points, which "must" be taken by all students. Total points: 100.
3. Quizzes/Activities: There will be eleven quizzes/activities in class. These are worth 5 points each. A student may miss one quiz/activity without losing 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). Total points: 20.
350 points are possible for the class work.
Options: If you like your grade for the three hour-tests and the slides and 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 or if you send/receive text messages, you will lose 10 points each time. Do not use phone during exams! If you do you will be disqualified!
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
In case you have difficulty understanding my accent, please feel free to point this out to me.
(Please note- Information listed within this course syllabus is subject to change by discretion of the instructor)