Explore Geology: Key Concepts and Skills for Success
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Page 1 of 8 QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES GEOLOGY 101: INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY [34235] 4 Credit Pathways Course; No prerequisites; Fall 2020 SYLLABUS Instructor:Dax SouleOFFICE:SB E-216 PHONE:997-3329 Email: Dax.Soule@qc.cuny.edu (email received Monday-Thursday prior to 5 pm will receive a same day response) Website: dax.soule.com Class MeetsSynchronously 10:45 – 12:00 pm on MW; Asynchronous assignments will be due weekly. Student Hours 12:00 – 1:00 Tuesdays via Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3614722365 Meeting ID: 361 472 2365 Welcome to Geology!This class is designed for both Majors and Non-Majors. Because Geology 101 serves as the gateway to the Geology major, this class is focused on preparing you to take Geology 102 and the rest of the geology curriculum. For details on how to take advantage of the learning opportunities within SEES – including international and field courses – check out the department website, or better yet, make an appointment with adviser Allan Ludman by emailing Allan.Ludman@qc.cuny.eduThe Growth Mindset: The terms fixed mindsetand growth mindset describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence. When you believe that you can get smarter, you understand that labor is your talisman for success. Dedicating time and effort is the secret to higher achievement. In Geology 101 we believe in a culture of work. This class is intended to not only achieve the learning objectives needed to proceed through our major and enter the STEM workforce, but also to build the skills that you will need to take difficult advanced coursework and thrive. Every class meeting is an opportunity for growth and will result in points either being earned or lost. Information & handoutsare posted on Blackboard. For Blackboard help: https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/core-functions/cuny-blackboard/user-guides/student/
Page 2 of 8 Marshak, Portrait of a Planet , 6thedition, W.W. Norton and Company, Publishers Ludman and Marshak Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology, 4rdEdition; W.W. Norton How to purchase your textbook access:How to purchase your textbook access: https://digital.wwnorton.com/geolabmanual4 https://digital.wwnorton.com/earth6or from QC Bookstore: http://qc.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php?action=browse#books/2359395/ The course syllabus, announcements, updates and lecture slides (uploaded in batches after the class) will be available on Blackboard. It is critical that you check Blackboard regularly and maintain an active email account where course announcements can be sent. If you need help getting into the Blackboard website, please see the OCT Helpdesk or email mailto:helpdesk@qc.cuny.eduPathways Student Learning Outcomes: 1.Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of Geology a.The knowledge necessary to describe the processes that have shaped the earth's landforms including mountains, canyons, glacial regions, rivers, and beaches. b.An understanding of hazardous geologic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, will be viewed with greater understanding. c.An increased awareness of our planet and the dependence of man on finite geologic resources. d.The knowledge necessary to appreciate that the history of the earth, both its physical history and biological history, is recorded in the minerals, rocks, and landforms that compose the earth. e.The opportunity to have and recognize "geek moments", when they realize they understand some aspect of geology in the world around them that they wouldn't have understood before this class. 2.Apply the scientific method and explore natural phenomena, including hypothesis development, observation, experimentation, measurement, data analysis and data presentation 3.Use the tools of a scientific discipline to carry out collaborative laboratory investigations. 4.Gather, analyze, and interpret data and present it in an effective written laboratory or fieldwork report.
Page 3 of 8 Student Learning Objectives (hint: This is your final exam!): After successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1.Define selected vocabulary from the assigned chapters and employ them in understanding and explaining topics. 2.Describe the factors that affect the density (and therefore buoyancy) of Earth materials and the various ways this manifests itself in processes that create landforms. 3.Describe the structure of Earth in terms of its chemically distinct layers and in terms of its mechanically distinct layers. 4.Differentiate between the three types of plate boundaries by noting common geologic features and processes. Summarize how these boundaries form. 5.Classify common physical properties and differentiate between minerals and rocks. 6.Summarize the relationship between the chemical and physical properties of minerals. 7.Analyze igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks to determine how they formed. 8.Compare how different types of magma form and explain their relationship to the formation of intrusive and volcanic igneous features. 9.Compare and contrast weathering among different rock types and different environments. 10.Identify strata, faults, and folds in geologic sections and summarize the forces and tectonic settings that lead to their formation. 11.Apply the principles of relative dating to interpret the geologic history of a cross-section. Understand the application of radiometric dating to the geologic time scale. 12.Explain what causes earthquakes and earthquake destruction, and apply the correct procedures to locate the epicenter of an earthquake. 13.Differentiate the internal structure and composition of the Earth. 14.Compare and contrast depositional and erosional environments, features, and processes associated with streams and shorelines. 15.Compare and contrast (illustrate) the primary features of active and passive margins. 16.Explain the various parts of the hydrologic cycle including the interaction of surface and groundwater with the solid Earth. These outcomes will be demonstrated by your responses to answers on examination, lab quizzes, lab reports from in-lab exercises/field trip(s), and in-class group discussion problems. Learner Responsibilities:
Page 4 of 8 ●Come to class. There is a direct link between class participation and the quality of your educational experience. There will be points associated with each and every class meeting, so prepare to participate. ●Take the time to do Geology 101 right.NY State and Queens College expect students to spend two hours preparing (reading, writing notes, studying) for each class hour. For Geology 101, this means 6 hours of out-of-class time each week just for lecture. Each of you reads and studies at your own pace, but there is a clear correlation between time spent and ability to learn: the less time you spend on the course, the less well you will do. ●Touch rocks!!This is a geology class… you cannot be successful without spending a significant portion of your preparation (at least 1 hour per week outside of class) with rocks in your hands. ●Don’t let little problems grow into big ones. The concept about which you are confused today may be the foundation for a week’s work later on. Your lab instructor and I get paid to help you. Make us work and use our help. Course Procedures Materials Needed:1.Compass to draw circles with 2.Ruler/ straight edge 3.Paper for drawings and illustrations (my preference is graph paper) Technology Requirements: 4.Computer 5.QC email address 6.Access to Blackboard 7.Google Earth/ Sheets 8.A device that can upload your drawings to Blackboard. A scanner is nice, but it can also be done using a free app cell phone camera. . Attendance:This course meets at its normal class time just as if it were in person. Attendance is not required, but there are points won or lost in every class period. GRADING This course follows the standard Queens College grading policy in which 60% is the minimum passing grade, 90-100% is an A, 80-89% is a B, etc. ∙The basis for your grade in Geology 101 will be:Lecture…………………………………. 60% of the total grade Exams 17.5% Cumulative Final Exam 17.5% Assignments 17.5 % Dates shown in syllabus
Page 5 of 8 Daily Inquiry 7.5% Laboratory……………………………… 40% of the total grade Your lab instructor will explain the weight assigned in lab to exams, quizzes, homework, field trips, and class participation. Exams: These consist of 4 online tests and three take home assignments. Revisions: Upon completion each exam will be graded and returned. You will have one week to revise your answers and submit them via blackboard and demonstrate mastery via oral examination by any member of the teaching team. Demonstration of Mastery will qualify you for additional points on your exam score. Late revisions are accepted at reduced credit. Daily Inquiry: Each class will include “catalyst questions” which will be presented throughout each lecture in which you are encouraged to interact with your peers and discuss potential answers. Some of these questions will be presented as opportunities to collaborate and some in the short answer format. Each class will also have an “exit slip” in which you will demonstrate that you have effectively studied the assigned reading, video or mastered learning objectives from the prior class. Missed exit slips or daily inquiries may be made up at a reduced point value through the completion of an instructor-selected assignment that demonstrates mastery of the day’s learning objectives Assignments: These are assigned by chapter and consist of your flash cards, a Guided Learning Exploration, a Geotour Worksheet, a Reading Activity that is a completion grade and a Reading Quiz. Each quiz is timed so it is not possible to take the quiz while reading the chapter. For each quiz you will have two attempts and your score will be determined by the average of your two efforts (so it pays to be prepared for your first attempt). Success in this course very much depends on you mastering an effective method for learning the material in the textbook. Late reading quizzes are accepted at a reduced point value. In order to receive credit for a late quiz you must notify the instructor so that your grade can be pulled into Blackboard. Extra Credit: Geology goes to Hollywood description here. Steps for success: 1.Read the chapter carefully and prepare your flash cards as the key words appear in the text. 2.Memorize your flash cards. 3.Read and think about review questions at the end of the chapter. Investigate any gaps in understanding you identify. 4.Take your reading quiz.
Page 6 of 8 5.Incorrect responses will generate feedback directing you to the portion of the chapter that discusses that topic. Use this feedback to explore the topics you found difficult. 6.Take your final reading quiz attempt. 7.Attend office hours and regularly communicate with your peer mentors . Final Examination: The final examination is cumulative and will test your mastery of the Student Learning Objectives listed in this syllabus and your preparedness for the next course in Geology major. Peer Mentors: You will have several upperclassmen who will participate in our class and help organize group study sessions. Points are available for participation and there will be multiple potential meeting times per week. Actively seek assistance for weaknesses in study skills, math, and reading comprehension. Contact the Academic Skills Center (718-997-5670) if you need extra assistance. WU grade:Students sometimes disappear during a semester without formally withdrawing from a course. The appropriate grade in such a case is WU (unauthorized withdrawal). This is the worst possible grade at Queens College because it counts as an F but cannot be removed by repeating the course. If circumstances require that you must stop attending classes, inform me as well as your lab instructor immediately and file a formal withdrawal with the Registrar’s Office. Withdrawal without penalty is possible until February 19th. This keeps your record clean and will avoid problems in the future. Disability Support Services: If you have a disability that may impact your course work, please contact the Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities (111 Frese Hall, 718-977-5870). They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. Course recording statement:Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class to refer to, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live. If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using Academic honesty: Acts of academic dishonesty include – but are not limited to – plagiarism and/or cheating on examinations and papers. Any student, who engages in an
Page 7 of 8 activity that is academically dishonest, is subject to disciplinary charges, as is any student who knowingly aids another who engages in them. Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. If you cheat, you will receive a zero on that exam, quiz, or assignment and you will be reported to the College academic integrity officer. Please review: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/studev/Documents/Academic%20Integrity%20Violation%20Form%20RV.pdf Academic Calendar: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/pages/calendar.aspx TOPICS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR GEOLOGY 101 LECTURE* The sequence of lecture topics is given in the next few pages. All reading assignments are from Marshak, Essentials of Geology, 5thedition (M) or your lab manual (Ludman and Marshak (L)) and should be read beforethe class for which they are assigned. Online quizzes are based on these assignments. Your lab instructor will give you assignments for the laboratory component of the course * This schedule is subject to revision. When the syllabus is revised you will receive a notice in Blackboard. Date Class Topic Reading Introduction to Geology Wed 26-Aug 1 Earth; The big picture Prelude/Chapter 1 Mon 31-Aug 2 Energy for Earth Processes Chapter 2 Wed 2-Sept 3 Plate Tectonics Chapter 3 Mon 7-Sept Labor Day Chapter 4 Wed 9-Sept 4 Mid-Ocean Ridges Mon 14-Sept 5 Minerals Exam 1/ Chapter 5Wed 16-Sept 6 Rock Groups/Ign Rocks 1 Interlude A Mon 21-Sept 7 Igneous Rocks 2. Texture Chapter 6 Wed 23-Sept 8 Weathering and Soils Interlude B Mon 28-Sept 9 Sedimentary Rocks I Chapter 7 Wed 30-Sept 10 Sedimentary Rocks II Chapter 8 Mon 5-Oct 11 Metamorphic Rocks Interlude C
Page 8 of 8 Wed 7-Oct 12 Exam 2 Mon 12-Oct Indigenous Peoples Day Chapter 9 Wed 14-Oct 13 Volcanoes Chapter 10 Mon 19-Oct 14 Earthquakes Interlude D Date Class Topic Reading Wed 21-Oct 15 Global Geophysics Interlude D Mon 26-Oct 16 Geologic Structures Chapter 11 Wed 28-Oct 17 Faulting and Folding Mon 2-Nov 18 Geologic Time Exam 3/ Chapter 12 Wed 4-Nov 19 Landscapes and the Hydrologic Cycle Interlude F Mon 9-Nov 20 Mass Movements Chapter 16 Wed 11-Nov 21 The Geology of Running Water Chapter 17 Mon 16-Nov 22 The Stream Flow Module Wed 18-Nov 23 Shorelines and shoreline hazards Chapter 18 Mon 23-Nov 24 Groundwater Chapter 19 Wed 25-Nov Friday Schedule Mon 30-Nov 25 Glaciers II; Glaciation, and glacial landforms Chapter 22 Wed 2-Dec 26 Climate Change ModuleExamMon 7-Dec 27 The Earth’s Atmosphere and Climate Chapter 20 Wed 9-Dec 28 Class overview Chapter 23 FINAL EXAMINATION is TBD – The exam will test your mastery of the student learning objectives on this syllabus.