Geology B10 Lmichael Oldershaw

GEOLOGY B10 LMICHAEL OLDERSHAW

EVENING LABORATORY

GRADING CRITERIA

LAB EXERCISES - FROM 10 TO 50 POINTS DEPENDING ON THE LAB

(TOTAL: APPROXIMATELY 300 POINTS)

Each lab will cover a specific topic.

Scientific Units/Scientific Method/Topographic Maps

Minerals

Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks

Relative Dating

Structural Geology and Geologic Maps

Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Streams

Glacial and Desert Processes

Shorelines

Labs turned in after the due date will be graded down by 1/2. Labs will not be accepted two or more weeks late.

QUIZZES AND EXAMS - FROM 5 TO 50 POINTS EACH

(TOTAL: Approximately 300 POINTS)

Each exam will cover a specific subject.

Relative Dating Quiz/Scientific Method

Topographic Map Quiz

Minerals Exam

Igneous Rocks Exam

Sedimentary-Metamorphic Rocks Exam

Structure Quiz

Streams Quiz

Deserts/Glacier Quiz

Shorelines Quiz

MANDATORY FINAL EXAM200 POINTS

The Final will be COMPREHENSIVE.

EXTRA CREDIT – LAB TERM DEFINITIONS (due at beginning of each class), LAB-SPECIFIC EXERCISES, EQ KIT

TOTAL - APPROXIMATELY 800 POINTS, EXCLUSIVE OF BONUS POINTS.

Your grade will be based on your percentage of the total points and, if necessary, will be compared to a class curve.

ATTENDANCE

Roll will be taken at each class meeting.

Adds and Drops are your responsibility.

Any arrangements necessary for special accommodations are your responsibility (please contact Supportive Services in FACE 16 or at 395-4334 ASAP to insure timely accommodation).

Make up quizzes and tests can be taken by prior arrangement only. Make up tests and quizzes will only be given for what I judge to be valid reasons. Because my intent is to encourage regular attendance, relatively few "valid" reasons for missing a class will be allowed, and it is your responsibility to make these arrangements. If you anticipate an absence please let me know ahead of time.

"OFFICE" HOURS

The best way to contact me is via email at . I generally will be available evenings from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at 871-9578, or by appointment.

WEBSITE

Please refer to my BC website http://exchange.bakersfieldcollege.edu/moldershaw for current grades, field trip information, and a class schedule.

BOOK

Bursztyn, Natalie, 2009, Physical Geology Laboratory Manual: Kendall/Hunt, Dubuque.

GEOLOGY B10 LMICHAEL OLDERSHAW

EVENING LABORATORY – CLASS ASSIGNMENT ORDER

Topics Introduced Labs Due Tests/Quizzes

Scientific Method/UnitsScientific Method/UnitsScientific Method Quiz

Topographic MapsTopographic MapsTopo Map Quiz

MineralogyMineral IDMineral Test

Igneous RocksIgneous RocksIgneous Rock Test

Sedimentary/Metamorphic RocksSed./Met. RocksSed./Met. Test

Relative DatingRelative DatingRelative Dating Quiz

Structural Geology/MapsStructure Geology/MapsStructure/Maps Quiz

Plate Tect./EQ./VolcanoesPT/EQ/VolcanoPT/EQ/Volcano Quiz

StreamsStreamsStreams Quiz

Glaciers/DesertsGlaciers/DesertsGlaciers/Deserts Quiz

ShorelinesShorelinesShorelines Quiz

Final MeetingNothing AcceptedFinal Examination

Class Student Learning Outcomes

Recognizing that this laboratory class is designed to work in conjunction with a lecture course, as a result of completing this and the lecture course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of many geological principles and concepts. The following represent the principle learning outcomes for this course:

1. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental concepts, principles and interactions of Earth's systems applicable to the geological sciences.

2. Be able to apply a fundamental understanding of the processes that shape the Earth and be able to explain how landforms change over time.

3. Be able to identify the interactions between different Earth systems, with the ability to explain the potential results of those interactions.

4. Understand the rock cycle and be able to identify and describe the basic properties of rocks and minerals.

5. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of Earth's hydrologic cycle, weathering systems, and tectonics.

6. Understand how geological environments are formed, changed and eroded through geological time.