Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: GEOL-1103- Section: 72D Physical Geology Laboratory

Instructor Information
Instructor	Karen Stelly
E-mail	stellyks@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: Virtual office hours by phone Mon-Sun 10am-5pm call or text - 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	Scientific Process, Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics Minerals and Rocks Geologic Structures Geologic Time And Topographic Map Reading Streams and Coastlines Karst And Desert Topography
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	Tests and quizzes are set up for you to take them in one sitting. Please do not plan to take it in various stages. You will only be able to see one question at a time. Once the test is opened, whether you even get to the questions or not, the computer will save it upon you leaving, and consider you finished. It won't let you in for a second try. The time limit is similar to the in-house tests (one hour for tests, 30 minutes for lab quizzes). Please study/prepare for tests as if you were taking a pencil and paper test, with another class coming in at the end of the hour.
Attendance Policy	Attendance will be completed by turning in labs 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	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. 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	Tests and quizzes are set up for you to take them in one sitting. Please do not plan to take it in various stages. You will only be able to see one question at a time. Once the test is opened, whether you even get to the questions or not, the computer will save it upon you leaving, and consider you finished. It won't let you in for a second try. The time limit is similar to the in-house tests (one hour for tests, 30 minutes for lab quizzes). Please study/prepare for tests as if you were taking a pencil and paper test, with another class coming in at the end of the hour.
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.