Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: GEOL 105, Physical Geology Number of credits: 4 Credits Course Description: A lecture and laboratory study of the Earth as a physical body; its structure, composition, and the geologic processes acting on and within the Earth. Pre-/Co-requisites: none Course Objectives: By the end of the course, you should be able to: 1) Understand the relationship of our Earth with the rest of the universe. 2) Understand how the Earth works 3) Understand how and why different kinds of substances are distributed on and in our Earth 4) Know how rocks and minerals are identified 5) be familiar with different geologic structures and how they are formed 6) understand that intelligently searching for metals, sources of energy, and gems is our responsibility. In addition we will work toward the regard of the environment and understanding of geologic hazards. Travel may be necessary to understand the role of Geology in everyday life. Instructor: Angela Bartholomay Phone: 228-5471 Email: angela.bartholomay@dakotacollege.edu Textbook(s): Physical Geology by Plummer & Carlson 12 th Ed. Course Requirements: Grades will be based on total points using the following percentage system: 100-90, A; 89-80,B; 79-70,C; 69-60,D; <60%F. Assessment methods- measurement of the expected general education outcomes will be achieved through exams, quizzes, laboratory exercises and a final project. Exams- There will be 5 exams during the course of the semester. All exams will be worth 100 points. If you are going to miss an exam, you are expected to make it up ahead of time. Make up exams will be different and will be worth 70%, which must be made up within a week following the original exam. Lecture- Lecture outlines are available from the moodle shell. The outlines can be used to guide you in the understanding of the material and assist in note taking. Be prepared and have the outlines ready for class. Quizzes- There will be 10-12 quizzes due each Wednesday. End of the chapter questions will be Assigned will not be graded but may be used to assist you on the quizzes. Laboratory- The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture concepts with observable activities. There will be no make-ups for labs unless prior arrangements are made and the lab write-ups are due during the next lab period. No credit will be given for dry labs! Final lab project- This scavenger hunt allows you to demonstrate what you have learned Throughout the semester.