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GEOL-1403-001 Physical Geology
This liecture and lab course conbines all of the elements of GEOL 1303 PHyscial Geology (lecture) and GEOL 1103 Physical Geology (lab), including the learning outcomes listed for both courses.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Lecture: The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution, 7th ed. James Monroe and Reed Wicander. Publisher: Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-285-73341-8
Lab manual: Laboratory in Manual in Physical Geology, 12th ed. Edited by Vincent Cronin, illustrated by Dennis Tasa. Publisher: Pearson. ISBN 978-0-13-583697-2
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 of 60% competency level based on the grading procedure for the course.
1. Be able to explain the geologic processes that are included in the course material (note, not all geologic processes are included in the course).
2. Be able to explain how the science of geology is related to math, electronics, and computer science and the sciences of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and oceanography.
3. Be able to explain the function of geologists in our society.
In addition to the above stated objectives, this course has as its goal to:
1. Provide students who are going to major in geology or an earth science based subject, the fundamental facts and principles of physical geology they will need to start their upper level courses.
2. Provide students who are not majoring in geology or an earth science based subject, the facts and principles of physical geology they will need to function as an informed and knowledgeable citizen.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Cell phones are not to be out during class. Any use of a cell phone or other device during a test or quiz will result in immediate forfeiture of the quiz/exam and a zero grade.
Quizzes will be given at the beginning of the class period, you must be on time for the quiz. If you are not present when the quiz is handed out, you will not be allowed to take the quiz and will receive a zero for that quiz. No make-up quizzes. All quizzes are comprehensive; material from previous weeks may be included on any quiz. The quizzes are dominated by vocabulary from both lecture and lab material.
During exams, you are expected to be on time. Once the first test has been turned in, no tests will be handed out to anyone late for class.
Grade Determination:
Chapter Exams (Drop lowest grade) 30 %
Quizzes (Drop lowest two quiz grades) 15%
Lab 10%
Lab exam (drop lowest lab exam grade) 15%
Project 5%
Final 25%
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 %
The lowest chapter exam grade, the two lowest quiz grades, and the lowest lab exam grade will be dropped.
Exams will cover material from both lecture as well as lab and will include material from any previous exam or quiz. You will most likely have 4 or 5 exams over the course of the semester. All exams are given in the Science Testing Center during their hours of operation. You will schedule an appointment to take the exam. The Science Testing Center is located across the hall in Warren 112. Their phone number is 371-5948.
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.
Class attendance is mandatory with attendance monitored using class roll. There will be no makeups for quizzes. Make-up for tests will be arranged when you return to class and will be scheduled in the Science Testing Center, room 112 Warren Hall. NOTE: You will be responsible for contacting the testing center to schedule your time to take any make-up test.
If you have not attended the class or contacted the instructor by the 12th class day, you will automatically be dropped from the course and will not be able to re-enroll.
The last day to drop the course is April 29, 2025. It is your responsibility to monitor your grade and determine if you need to drop. You must initiate the drop process by contacting your instructor. Speak with me before you begin the drop procedure.
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