DYNAMICS OF THE EARTH

Geol 100

Course Outline

Vic Camp

Room:                         CG 212

Lecture:                      MWF 11:00 to 11:50


OFFICE HOURS:      Rm. CG 225. MF 12:00 -12:50 pm, W 9:00-9:50 am, or by appointment

E-MAIL:                    vcamp@geology.sdsu.edu

                    

TEXT:                        Monroe and WicanderPhysical Geology, 2nd edition       

 


Course Description:    The constantly evolving earth has been shaped by a variety of mechanisms and processes. An understanding of these, through the study of geology, gives us an appreciation of our dynamic planet and a more knowledgeable perspective of our fragile environment. The purpose of this course is to study the history of the earth and the interaction of earth processes such as the growth of minerals, the formation of rocks, mountain building, earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion, and coastal processes.

 

Guidelines:                 The assigned chapters should be read carefully before each class. You are

encouraged to ask questions at any time -- during, before or after class. Good study habits include taking accurate and comprehensive lecture notes. Your attendance and participation in class will definitely help your understanding of the subject and improve your performance on the exams. The course will cover a lot of material at a relatively rapid pace, so it is important to not fall behind in the reading material.

 

Evaluation:                You must purchase the large, red Parscore scantron form F-288 for thefirst exam only; for the remaining exams, bring the normal-size Parscore scantron form F-289. There will be four, equally weighted exams, including the final exam, which is comprehensive. There are no make-up exams. The final grade will be curved and assigned on the basis of 400 points, the total of the four exams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CLASS SCHEDULE

(Changes may be made to this schedule as necessary)

 

DATETOPICS


 

 

Jan. 25/27/29                                                  Chapters 1 and 2 – Introduction to Geology / Minerals

 

Feb. 1/3/5                                                       Chapters 2 and 3 – Minerals / Igneous Activity

 

Feb. 8/10/12                                                   Chapters 3 and 4 -- Igneous Rocks / Volcanism

 

Feb. 15/17/19                                                  Chapters 4 and 5 -- Volcanism / Weathering, Erosion and Soil

 

Feb. 22EXAM 1

 

Feb. 24/26                                                       Chapter 6 – Sedimentary Rocks

 

March 1/3/5                                                    Chapters 7 and 8 -- Metamorphic Rocks / Geologic time

 

March 8/10/12                                                Chapters 8 and 9 -- Geologic Time / Earthquakes

 

March 15/17/19                                              Chapter 9 -- Earthquakes

 

March 22/24/26                                              Chapter 10 – Interior of the Earth

 

March 29 - April 2                                                      SPRING BREAK!!

 

April 5/7                                                         Chapter 11 – The Sea Floor

 

April 9EXAM 2

 

April 12/14/16                                                Chapter 12 Plate Tectonics

 

April 19/21/23                                                Chapters 13 and 14 – Deformation / Mountain Building

 

April 26/28/30                                                Chapters 14 and 19 – Mountain Building / Shorelines

 

May 3/5/7                                                       Chapters 19 and 15 – Shorelines / Running Water

 

May 10                                                           Chapter 15 – Running Water

 

May 12                                                                       EXAM 3

 

May 19                                                           FINAL EXAM (10:30 - 12:30)