Last Revised by:

Lisa Mayo

Date Approved: Date Revised: Fall 2010

COURSE SYLLABUS Syllabus for: GEOL 1030 Survey of Geology Discipline Number Course Name Former Course and Title: Former Quarter Course(s): Catalog Description: GEO 1200 Intro to Earth Science

GEO 120

This course focuses upon the earth's structure, function, physical processes, and location in space. Emphasis is given to the external and internal forces that mold the face of the earth and its atmosphere.

Credit Hours:

Contact Hours:

Lab Hours:

Prerequisite(s): Required Text(s): (1)

none

Essentials of Geology Title

Stephen Marshak Author(s)

3rd ed. Edition/Date

W.W. Norton Publisher

(2)

Lab Manual: Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology

Title

Ludman & Marshak

Author(s)

2010
Edition/Date

W.W. Norton
Publisher

Required Supplies/Material(s):

Recommended Supplementary Material(s):

Student Group for Whom Course is Required/Intended: Education majors to satisfy certification requirements. An elective for all students.

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GOALS OUTCOMES: These should be broadly stated, measurable learner outcomes expected with the completion of the course; use additional sheet(s) if necessary. 1.

Analyze and recognize the internal processes under the Earth's crust. Identify and interpret the external processes above Earths crust. Explore scientific processes and make inferences about their observations. Look at Geology through a global perspective, and examine Earth's processes as a whole system. Explore rocks and minerals and determine how they are produced and describe their placement within Earth. Study the development, location, and importance of fossils as they apply to determining relative time.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

OBJECTIVES: These should be specifically stated, measurable learner outcomes to be met throughout the course; use additional sheet(s) if necessary. The student who satisfactorily completes this course will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Identify the major concepts of Geology. Understand the scientific method. Identify common rocks and minerals and their properties. Understand and apply the concepts of fracture, cleavage, color, streak, luster, and specific gravity. Distinguish the three main types of Volcanoes and their general characteristics. Distinguish Extrusive and Intrusive processes. Identify pipes, dikes, sills, and batholiths. Classify rocks by texture. Understand the process of weathering.

5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. Classify the various sedimentary rocks and the processes that formed them. 11. Understand igneous rocks and the conditions under which they form. 12. Classify the various metamorphic rocks. 13. Understand the process of metamorphism. 14. Understand the Principles of Geology (uniformitarianism, superposition, inclusion, etc.) 15. Distinguish between absolute age and relative age. 16. List the major periods of Geologic time. Motlow State Community College Lynchburg, TN Page 2 of 5

17. Understand the process of fossil formation and identify the fossils importance to geology. 18. Understand mass wasting, glaciers, groundwater, streams, and Deserts. 19. Differentiate the various features of the earth's interior. 20. Understand the principles involved in earthquakes. 21. Understand the theories of continental drift, sea floor spreading, and plate tectonics.

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SUGGESTED EVALUATION PLAN

TASK

WEIGHT

OBJECTIVES

Class Work Lab Work

50 % 50%

FINAL GRADING PLAN Based Upon Percentages A = B = C = D = F = Additional Comments: The Geology Lab is a hands-on lab. You will be given assignments in the required lab manual. These will be averaged together as a separate grade at the end of the course, comprising one-half of the final grade for the complete class. It is very important that you attend the labs. Two absences here will result in a grade of F. Attendance will be taken at each class/lab meeting. The grade scale is the same as the one for the class section of this course. NOTE: Some instructors may include a field trip component to this course see individual instructors course outline for more information. 90 to 100 80 to 89 75 to 79 70 to 74 less than 70

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INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE for GEOL 1030 Survey of Geology Course Number and Name Week Objectives Met I II 1,2,14,19,21 1,2,14,15,16,17 Prelude; Chapters 1-2 (The Earth in Context; Plate Tectonics) Chapters 10-11: Geologic Time Chapters 3 & 4: Minerals: Magma & Igneous Rocks; Interludes A, B and C Chapter 5: Volcanic Eruptions Chapters 1 & 2: Setting the Stage & Plate Tectonics Chapter 17: Geological Time Interpretation Chapters 3, 4, & 5: Minerals & Rocks Chapters 3, 4, & 5: Minerals & Rocks Chapters 3, 4, & 5: Minerals & Rocks Mineral & Rock Exam Lecture Lab

III

1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11, 12,13,19 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11, 12,13,19 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11, 12,13,19

IV

Chapter 6 & 7: Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks Chapter 13: Landslides & Other Mass Movements Midterm Test

VI

1,3,19,21

VII

1,3,13,14,19,20,21

Chapter 9: Crustal Deformation & Mountain Building Chapter 14: Running Water, Hydrologic Cycle; Interlude F Chapter 18: Glaciers and Ice Ages Chapter 16: Groundwater Chapter 17: Arid Landscapes Chapter 15: Oceans & Coasts Chapter 12: Energy & Mineral Resources; Interlude D Chapter 8: Earthquakes Chapter 19: Global Change in the Earth System Final Exam (comprehensive)

Chapters 8 & 9: Landforms & Topographic Maps Chapter 10: Streams & Running Water Chapter 11: Glacial Landscapes Chapter 12: Groundwater Chapter 13: Arid Environments Chapter 14: Shorelines & Coasts Chapter 15: Geological Structures Chapter 16: Earthquakes Chapter 19: Global Change in Earth Systems

VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV

1,9,18 1,8,9,10,18 1,18,19 1,9,18 1,18 1,2,3,4,14,15,16,17,19 1,2,3,9,14,19,20,21 1,2,9,14,18,21

XVI

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