Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: GEOL-1103- Section: 71
Physical Geology Laboratory 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Karen Stelly
E-mailstellyks@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6341
Office
Location:Educational I - Room: 133
Hours:Office Hours: By phone Virtual Hours: 10 am to 5 pm phone or text, 8-10 pm text only, Sunday-Saturday Office Phone: 409-554-3493
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1303, Physical Geology. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data.
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes By the end of this course you will learn to:
Classify rocks and minerals based on chemical composition, physical properties, and origin.
Apply knowledge of topographic maps to quantify geometrical aspects of topography.
Identify landforms on maps, diagrams, and/or photographs and explain the processes that created them.
Differentiate the types of plate boundaries and their associated features on maps and profiles and explain the processes that occur at each type of boundary.
Identify basic structural features on maps, block diagrams and cross sections and infer how they were created.
Demonstrate the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Lab Manual - Powerpoints in the Content area (It's free!)
Mineral and rock samples https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/rocks-minerals-sample-set/ (~$30)
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Scientific Process, Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics
Minerals and Rocks
Geologic Structures
Geologic Time And Topographic Map Reading
Streams and Coastlines
Karst And Desert Topography
Major Assignments
Schedule		 GEOL_1103_71_202190_P00344370.pdf
Final Exam Date December 5, 2021 - 12:0 AM   Through  December 5, 2021 - 12:1 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 There will be:
6 lab assignments (50 points each, 300 points total)
6 quizzes (50 points each, 300 points total)
Total 600 points
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Work is expected to be on time unless approval by the instructor is given prior to the due date. All work is expected to your own. Cheating will get zero points without opportunity to re-do.
Attendance Policy Attendance will be met by posting lab assignments and quizzes.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other Work is expected to be on time unless approval by the instructor is given prior to the due date. All work is expected to your own. Cheating will get zero points without opportunity to re-do.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.