GLG 150 SYLLABUS EARTH SCIENCE
Course Syllabus
College of Natural Sciences
GLG/150CA Version 1
Exploration of Earth Sciences
Course Description
This course focuses on the dynamic forces impacting Earth’s environment. It is a study of the major constructs in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy collectively called Earth science. A scientific approach will be used in orienting students to develop an understanding of the interconnectivity of each of these sciences.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Merali, Z., & Skinner, B. J. (2009). Visualizing Earth science. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Supplemental Resource
WileyPLUS®
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Earth and Earth Materials Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Describe the layers of the Earth.
1.2 Differentiate among types of rocks and minerals.
1.3 Summarize what scientists have learned about the Earth from fossil records.
Reading Read Ch. 1 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Read Ch. 2 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Read Ch. 3 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Review Ch. 7 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Before class
Participation Participate in class discussion. During class 3
Individual Assignment Quiz on Week 1 readings
Must be
College of Natural Sciences
GLG/150CA Version 1
Exploration of Earth Sciences
Course Description
This course focuses on the dynamic forces impacting Earth’s environment. It is a study of the major constructs in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy collectively called Earth science. A scientific approach will be used in orienting students to develop an understanding of the interconnectivity of each of these sciences.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Merali, Z., & Skinner, B. J. (2009). Visualizing Earth science. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Supplemental Resource
WileyPLUS®
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Earth and Earth Materials Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Describe the layers of the Earth.
1.2 Differentiate among types of rocks and minerals.
1.3 Summarize what scientists have learned about the Earth from fossil records.
Reading Read Ch. 1 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Read Ch. 2 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Read Ch. 3 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Review Ch. 7 of Visualizing Earth Science. Before class
Reading Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Before class
Participation Participate in class discussion. During class 3
Individual Assignment Quiz on Week 1 readings
Must be