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PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
Geology 1610.001 - Summer, 2005
Course Outline
Instructor: Dr. Harry Williams
Class times: M, T, W, R 10-11.50, BIOL 106
Office: EESAT 210G
Phone: 565-3317
Office hours: T, W, R 9-10
Course Description:
Physical geology is the study of the rocks that form the crust of the Earth. Topics include: the nature and origin of crustal rocks; surface processes, such as rivers and waves, that shape rocks into specific landforms; plate tectonics - a theory that has revolutionized geology in the last few decades and explains the occurrence of mountains, earthquakes and volcanoes.
Course Objective:
The objective of the course is to gain a basic understanding of minerals, rocks, geologic processes and landforms. The course also provides a suitable background for upper-level earth science courses.
Course Grade:
You must be enrolled in a GEOL 1610 lab in order to complete the course. Your grade will be based on lab exams (30%) and lecture exams (70%). YOU MUST PASS THE LAB TO PASS THE COURSE. Your lecture mark will be based on 4 non-cumulative exams - no make-up exams will be given unless prior permission from the instructor is obtained. Note: department policy dictates that final grades are FINAL; there is no extra credit; final grades will be changed only in the event of mathematical error.
Course Text Book:
Lutgens, F.K and Tarbuck, E.J. Essentials of Geology. 8th edition, 2003. Prentice Hall.
The Department of Geography, in cooperation with the Office of DisabilityAccommodation, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Please present your written request before the 12th class day so that I can make the necessary arrangements needed.
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