Summer Sessions 2021 Course Syllabus Course: GEOL-1103- Section: 71 Physical Geology Laboratory

Instructor Information
Instructor	Karen Stelly
E-mail	stellyks@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: Hours: Virtual office hours by phone Mon-Sun 10am-5pm call or text; 8-10pm text only - 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	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. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
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 in form of PowerPoints in Content area Rock and Mineral Box Set to be purchased from https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/rocks-minerals-sample-set/
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1 Lab 1 Scientific Process; Plate Tectonics; Earthquakes Week 2 Lab 2 Minerals and Rocks Week 3 Lab 3 Geologic Structures and Geologic Time Week 4 Lab 4 Topographic Maps; Streams; Coastlines Week 5 Lab 5 Deserts and Karst
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 Lab 1 Scientific Process; Plate Tectonics; Earthquakes Week 2 Lab 2 Minerals and Rocks Week 3 Lab 3 Geologic Structures and Geologic Time Week 4 Lab 4 Topographic Maps; Streams; Coastlines Week 5 Lab 5 Deserts and Karst
Final Exam Date	July 11, 2021 - 8:01 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 5 labs, 50 points each, and 5 quizzes, 50 points each. Total accumulated score is divided by 500.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Grading Policy: Grading will be done over the 7 days after due date. Labs will have some questions with only one correct answer, while others will require explanation. All explanations must be unique to each student. Late Policy: Work will be accepted within 5 days or the end of the semester. Work posted after 5 days must be approved by instructor. Procedure for Review of Quiz Grades: If the student has an issue about his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade. Technology Requirements You should have a computer with Windows 8 or more recent. You should have MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel If you do not have Office already, you can down load a free version called OpenOffice available at https://www.openoffice.org/download/ (If you use this, you should save your documents as .docx files) You should have a printer with scanner OR phone with camera for the purpose of making a digital image of some lab work
Attendance Policy	Class is asynchronous. As long as you meet assignment/quiz due dates, you will be fine.
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	Grading Policy: Grading will be done over the 7 days after due date. Labs will have some questions with only one correct answer, while others will require explanation. All explanations must be unique to each student. Late Policy: Work will be accepted within 5 days or the end of the semester. Work posted after 5 days must be approved by instructor. Procedure for Review of Quiz Grades: If the student has an issue about his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade. Technology Requirements You should have a computer with Windows 8 or more recent. You should have MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel If you do not have Office already, you can down load a free version called OpenOffice available at https://www.openoffice.org/download/ (If you use this, you should save your documents as .docx files) You should have a printer with scanner OR phone with camera for the purpose of making a digital image of some lab work
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.