Cochise College      Class Procedure Sheet - Spring 2008

Course Title: GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II – Historical            Units: 4

Class Hours:  Mon. & Wed., 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Science Bldg. 205
 

Instructor: Roger N. Weller                       Office:  221-C, Science Building
Office Phone: 515-5425                             Home Phone: 378-0905
Email:  wellerr@cochise.edu

Office Hours: mw  9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
                        t       9:00 a.m. – noon,  3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
                        r       9:00 a.m. – noon,  3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
                        f  only by special appointment


Course Prerequisites: none
Recommended (but not required): GLG 101 Physical Geology
 

Course Description:

·  Presents the most current model of the development of the surface of our planet and the life found upon it. For general-interest students and those majoring in geology, archeology, or the biological sciences.

Course Objectives:

· Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

· 1. Recognize and identify the most commonly encountered types of fossils and describe different processes of the fossilization process.

· 2. Understand and explain the development of the concepts of geologic time, including, but limited to: absolute geologic time vs. absolute geologic time, the standard geologic time scale, the principles of stratigraphy, and radiometric and related age dating techniques.

· 3. Understand and interpret geologic maps, litho facies maps, paleogeographic maps, isopach maps, and significant symbols

· 4. Understand and explain the formation of the earth's atmosphere, plate tectonics, lines of evidence for biologic evolution, the taxonomic system for plants and animals, and the formation of fold mountain ranges.

· 5. Explain why the geologic record will never be able to be fully developed.

· 6. Understand and explain the basics of the historic geology, both land features and life forms, as related to North America, with emphasis on Arizona.
 

Students wishing to receive an accommodation for a disability should make an appointment with the ADA Coordinator in the Special Needs Office. Please call 515-5337 for an appointment
 

Ken Laux, Director of Disability Services

Cochise Community College

901 N Columbo Ave. Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635-2317

(520) 515-5337    lauxk@cochise.edu     www.cochise.edu


Textbook:  Historical Geology, 5th edition, Reed Wicander and James S. Monroe, 2007 

 

Students should have access to the Internet (at home, math lab, library), because a large amount of historical Geology resources are located on the Cochise College Geology Home Page at:
            http://skywalker.cochise.edu/wellerr/aawellerweb.htm
            or, search on Google for “Cochise Geology”


Photos of Rocks   Photos of Fossils   Physical Geology Links   Arizona Geology Links   U.S. Geology Links
Virtual Geology Field Trips   Geology of Southeastern Arizona   Regional Geology by Students
Student Presentations on Historical Geology Topics   Invertebrate Fossil Links
 

A. Tests:
Tests count 80% of the grade. Every test will be announced at least one week in advance. There will be 4 tests plus the final. Of the first four tests, the one with the lowest score will be dropped in the calculation of your grade; consequently there will be no need for a make up test. If there is a bonafide reason for missing a second test, a make up test will be given. The final is mandatory and must be taken; the final score cannot be dropped. Each test counts equally as 20%.


B. Term Assignment:
20% of the total grade will be based upon a term paper that will be converted to a web page plus other lab assignments. Details and the due date for the term paper will be on a separate handout.
 

C. Attendance:
Students who miss more than three class/lab sessions may find themselves dropped from the course. If you must be absent, please make arrangements with the instructor prior to leaving. Students have until the Monday of the week that precedes the final to officially drop from the course with a grade of W.
 

D. Cheating:
Any student caught cheating on a test will receive a grade of zero % on that test and this score will not be dropped in the calculation of the student's grade.

E. Grading:
            A grade of “A” is an average of 89.5% and up.
            A grade of “B” is an average of 79.5% to 89.4%
            A grade of “C” is an average of 69.5% to 79.4%
            A grade of “D” is an average of 59.5% to 69.4%
            A grade of “F” will doom you to holding “Go Slow” signs on the highway.

F. Sequence of Topics:
 In general, the sequence of topics will follow the sequence in the textbook.
 

E. Final Test: Final will be on Monday, May 12, 2008 during regular class hours.