Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: GEOL-1103 (Section: 73B, CRN: 92822) Physical Geology Laboratory |
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Instructor | Karen Stelly | ||||||||
stellyks@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6341 | ||||||||
Office | Educational I - Room: 133 | ||||||||
Office Hours | Phone 409-554-3493 Calling and texting hours 10am-5pm; text only 8pm-10pm Monday-Sunday This is a porta phone and will be turned off outside of calling/texting hours. As I live 2 hours away from Campus, I do not have an office on campus. |
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Additional Contact Information | none | ||||||||
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Description | This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1303, Physical Geology. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. | ||||||||
Required 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!)
PURCHASE: Mineral and rock samples https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/rocks-minerals-sample-set/ (~$30)
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Additional Materials/Resources |
Technology Requirements
**I cannot open a .pages file, google docs, or any other cloud type documents, and neither can Blackboard. If you do not have Word on your computer, please use the links through your email screen.
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Corequisites/Prerequisites | Physical Geology GEOL 1303 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this course you will be able to:
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Core Objectives |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Lab 1 Scientific Process, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes Lab 2 Mineral and Rock Identification Lab 3 Geologic Structures and Geologic Time Teamwork Assignment Combination of Labs 1, 2, and 3. Lab 4 Topographic Map Reading Lab 5 Streams and Coastlines; Topographic Map Reading Lab 6 Karst Topography and Deserts; Topographic Map Reading |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Lab 1 Scientific Process Due September 11 Quiz 1 due September 25 Lab 2 Mineral and Rock Identification Due September 25 Quiz 2 due October 9 Lab 3 Geologic Structures and Geologic Time Due October 9 Teamwork Assignment Due October 16 Quiz 3 due October 23 Lab 4 Topographic Map Reading Due October 23 Quiz 4 due November 6 Lab 5 Streams and Coastlines; Topographic Map Reading Due November 6 Quiz 5 due November 20 Lab 6 Karst Topography and Deserts; Topographic Map Reading Due November 20 Quiz 6 due November 27 |
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Final Exam Date | December 4, 2022 - 12:10 AM Through December 4, 2022 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
Grading Scale |
The grading scale for Lab is as follows:
700-630 points – A
629-560 points – B
559-490 points – C
489-420 points – D
419 and lower – F |
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Determination of Final Grade |
6 labs 43%
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
Rules for lab work
THANK YOU!
WARNING
Due to the passing around of various labs in the past, there are select answers which, if seen, will result in 10 points lost for those specific questions. If three of those grossly incorrect answers show up in one paper, the entire paper will earn 0 (zero) points without opportunity to re-do. You have been forewarned! If you have questions, ask me!
Karen
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Attendance Policy | Attendance will be noted by submitting lab work and taking quizzes. | ||||||||
Additional Information | none | ||||||||
Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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