Summer Sessions 2019 Course Syllabus Course: GEOL-1103- Section: 71 Physical Geology (lab)

Instructor Information
Instructor	Karen Stelly
E-mail	stellyks@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Education Annex - Room: 133 Hours: Virtual office hours by phone - 409-554-3493
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341
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	Pre/Co-requisite: GEOL 1303 Physical Geology (lecture)
Learning Outcomes	* 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. * 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.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Mineral and Rock sample box set https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/rocks-minerals-sample-set/
Lecture Topics Outline	1. Scientific process; Plate tectonics 2. Minerals and Rocks 3. Earthquakes; Geologic Structures 4. Geologic Time; Topographic maps; Streams 5. Coastlines; Deserts and Glaciers
Major Assignments Schedule	Number of assignments Points available Total points available Lab assignments     6     50     300 Lab quizzes     6     50     300
Final Exam Date	July 8, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Labs 50%, Quizzes 50%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Late Policy: All assignments and tests have due dates posted. Any work submitted within 7 days after the due date will have a 10% penalty assessed, and between 8-14 days late will have a 20% penalty assessed. No work will be accepted after 14 days without permission of instructor prior to the original due date. Make-up Policy: The late policy applies to all assignments and tests. Discussion Rules: Response to discussion question is due no later than Thursday of each discussion week. Student must reply to three fellow learners responses each discussion week. The DQ response is worth 20 points, and each reply to classmate is worth 10 points each. DQ responses posted between Friday and Sunday will lose 1 point per day. DQ responses posted after discussion week will not be awarded points.
Attendance Policy	Attendance: Your attendance will be considered by discussion, posting of assignments, and taking tests.
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
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.