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| Geophysical Sciences @ TCC
Earth Science Geology
110
Text
- Earth Science, 8th ed., Tarbuck and Lutgens
- Applications and Investigations in Earth Science Lab Manual;
2nd ed., Tarbuck, Lutgens, and Pinzke
Course Goals
Geology 110 is a college-level, introductory course for non-science
majors designed as a broad survey of geology, oceanography, meteorology,
and astronomy. Even though this is a multi-disciplinary science,
you do not have to have prior knowledge of any science. In fact,
if your general science background is weak, this should prove
to be a great opportunity for you to learn more about science.
If you want the full details about the course, keep reading. Otherwise
return to Geophysical Science's homepage.
This course is designed to take the place of Gol
105 (Physical Geology) or Gol111
(General Oceanography I) in fulfilling the lab science requirement.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to take either
Gol106
(Historical Geology) or Gol112
(General Oceanography II). If you plan on majoring in Geology
or Oceanography you may be required to take Gol105 or Gol111.
Lectures and laboratories are set up to compliment each other.
The lectures provide opportunity for presentation of theory, while
the labs give you some hands on experience with the concepts
you learn in lecture.
Grading Policy
A ten point grading scale will be used where A= 90-100%, B=
80-89%, C= 70-79%, D= 60-69%, and F= less than 60%. All tests
are SCANTRON and you’ll have to provide those.
5 tests and a final exam............. counts 2/3rds of grade
Laboratory................................counts 1/3 of grade
Concepts of the Course
The first section covers Geology. We’ll get into minerals,
rocks; rock cycle, formation and structure of the earth; plate
tectonics; rivers, groundwater, glaciers, and deserts. The second
section covers oceanography which includes the sea floor and water
chemistry. The third section includes topics in meteorology which
involves air masses, winds, pressure, storms, etc. The fourth
area of emphasis deals with astronomy including structure of the
galaxy and universe as well as our more local solar system.
Schedule Matrix
| week |
Lecture |
lab |
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1 |
Intro; Chapter 1 – Minerals and rocks |
exercise 22 - metric; exercise 1 – minerals |
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2 |
Chapter 1 – Rocks |
exercise 2 - rocks |
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3 |
Chapter 2 - Weathering soil mass wasting |
exercise 3 – maps |
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4 |
test 1; chapter 3 – Running water |
exercise 4 – water |
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5 |
chapter 4 - glaciers, deserts, and winds |
exercise 5 - arid/glacial landscapes |
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6 |
chapter 5 - earthquakes/interior |
lab test # 1; intro to project |
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7 |
chapter 10 - ocean waters; the ocean floor |
exercise 9 - intro to ocean science |
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8 |
test 2; chapter 6 - plate tectonics |
intro to cruise; exercise 13 - atmospheric heating |
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9 |
chapter 6 - plate tectonics |
ocean cruise* |
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10 |
test 3; chapter 12- atmosphere |
exercise 14 - moisture and pressure, wind |
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11 |
chapter 13/14 - moisture/pressure |
exercise 15 - air masses, cyclone, maps |
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12 |
chapter 15 - weather patterns/storms; test 4 |
exercise 17 - astronomical observations* |
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13 |
chapter 17 - earth and the universe |
exercise 18 - patterns in the solar system |
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14 |
chapter 18 - solar system |
exercise 20 - moon and sun |
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15 |
chapter 20 - beyond the solar system |
lab test #2; project turn in |
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16 |
test 5 (during exam week) |
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*field trips
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