Historical Geology Laboratory Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

GEOL-1104-001 Historical Geology Laboratory

Prerequisites

Corequisite: GEOL 1304

Course Description

This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1304, Historical Geology. Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth from rocks and fossils.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Interpreting Earth History: A manual in Historical Geology, 8^th ed. Ritter & Petersen; Waveland Press, 2015

ISBN: 978-1-4786-1145-5

Supplies

Calculator, pencil, colored pencils

Student Performance

Purpose and Goals of the Course:By the end of the semester the student should be able to complete the listed objectives with a minimum 60% competency level based of the grading procedure for the course.

1. Understand the concept of Geologic Time and be able to reproduce the Geologic Time Scale.
2. Understand the formation of Sedimentary rocks and how depositional environment affects fossil formation.
3. Understand the use of fossils in determining age and succession of sedimentary rock units.
4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and describe rock and fossil distribution for the major geologic time divisions.

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Expected Student Behavior

As a student in this class you will be expected to arrive to class on time, turn work in on time, read the lab assignment before class meets, regularly check the class AC Online webpage for assignments and updates. 

Grading Criteria

Grade Breakdown:      

Lab Assignments         60%

Exams                   40%

The overall course grade will be according to the following percentages:

A    - 90 - 100 %
B    - 80 - 89.99 %
C   - 70 - 79.99 %
D   - 60 - 69.99 %
F    - Below 60 %

There will be no extra credit assignments. If you have a question about a grade, you have two weeks from the date that the grade is posted to ask for a review. After that two weeks the grade will be permanent.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. There will be no makeup’s for missed labs or tests unless prior arrangements have been made. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Email: Every student has an account in AC Online. You need to check this several times a week. Handouts, assignments, grades, and contact will all be make through email on AC Online.

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