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G202
Physical Geology Winter
2011 CRN # 12919 & 12922
Time & Place:
M & W 9:00 am-11:50 pm; BLDG 7-227 If you’ve ever admired an alpine peak, a desert canyon or a sandy beach and wondered how these magnificent landscapes came to be then G202 is the course for you! This class explores the landforms of the Earth’s surface and examines how these landforms are created. My goal in this course is to increase your knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the landscape.G202 Catalog Description4.0 Cr.- Introduces physical geology which deals with mass wasting, streams, glaciers, deserts, beaches, groundwater and use of topographic maps. Fee: $12 No prerequisites.
The G201, G202, G203 Course Cluster
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LATE WORK In class work is due at the end of class and can not be made up. Take home work will be marked down 10% each class period it is late.
MAKE UPS No make ups on activities and labs! However, I will drop your lowest activity grade and your lowest lab grade. Tests can not be made up after they have been returned to the class, which typically is the next class period after the test. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent for a lab or test please talk to me as soon as possible, it may be possible to schedule an alternative time which is prior to the scheduled time.
EXTRA CREDIT No extra credit.
INCOMPLETES I do not encourage incompletes. Please contact me outside of class if you feel you need to pursue this option.
PLEASE COMMUNICATE If something comes up which impacts your ability to participate in this class please get in touch with me as soon as possible; the better you communicate, the better I can help you deal with the unexpected.
ADD/DROP POLICY
1. Students who miss 50% or more of the first week of classes without contacting the instructor may be dropped in order to add wait list students.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the class if they stop attending.
IMPORTANT DATES
1/14 End of Second Week
Last day to drop with a refund.
1/28 End of Fourth Week
Last day to drop with out a W.
2/25 End of Eighth Week Last day to withdraw
with a W or request a P/NP grade.
Course Components
Reading Completing the assigned readings before coming to class is the first step to doing well in this course. Reading a science textbook is not like reading a novel, newspaper or humanities text. I will work on helping you develop this skill by stressing the importance of figures, diagrams, and maps.
Lectures Lectures will expand upon the readings and will cover some material not covered in the text. I will spend a lot of time discussing figures, maps, and diagrams from your text; take note of the figure numbers and expect questions about figures to show up on tests. I recommend reviewing your notes after each class while your memory is still fresh. When reviewing your notes expand, annotate and add headings so that they make sense to you. I will review the previous lecture at the beginning of each class; this is a good time to check your notes and to ask questions. Please ask questions at any time during lectures
Project During this quarter you will work on a Field Research Project in which you will go out on your own to find, document and interpret landforms and present your results in a written document.. More details on this project during the second week of class. The project is worth 15 points.
Course Policies
We are
here to learn and to enjoy the processes of learning; the following
policies are designed to create a positive and safe learning environment
for all of us where we can succeed in learning together.
Class Room Environment I expect you to respect the right of your fellow classmates to a positive learning environment. Any behavior which diminishes your classmates’ learning experience is inappropriate; this includes acting disrespectfully towards your classmates, as well as disrupting class by arriving late or leaving early, talking out of turn and allowing your electronics to emit sounds.
Attendance
Regular attendance is expected and is important to your success in this
class.
If you
miss a class it is your responsibility to get class notes and handouts
from your fellow classmates.
I will not be grading directly based on attendance, however you will be
handing in work to be graded almost every class session. Students who
miss more than 10% of the class (which is 2 class periods) should expect
their absences to negatively impact their course grade. I will be taking
roll the first few weeks to learn your names, after that it is up to
you!
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Academic Integrity Learning is your responsibility; nobody can do it for you. I expect you to approach learning with self honesty and integrity so that you gain the greatest benefit from your hard work. The PCC academic integrity policy states it this way, “To falsify or fabricate the results of one’s research; to present words, ideas, data or work of another as one’s own; or to cheat on an examination corrupts the essential process of higher education” Academic dishonesty may result in a grade of an F on the assignment and will be reported to the division dean. For further information consult the Student Rights and Responsibilities policies at : http://www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights/ .
Special Concerns I encourage students with special concerns or needs to meet with me outside of class so that we can work together to create a positive learning experience. PCC is committed to supporting all students. If you plan to use academic accommodations for this course, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your needs. Accommodations are not retroactive; they begin when the instructor receives the “Approved Academic Accommodations” letter from you (submitted in person for courses on campus; via email for Distance Learning courses). To request academic accommodations for a disability, please contact a disability services counselor on any PCC campus. Office locations, phone numbers, and additional information may be located at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability/ .
Flexibility Statement Please keep in mind that the course calendar along with test and lab dates may change in response to changing conditions and class needs.
Intended Outcomes for G202
Source: http://www.pcc.edu/ccog/default.cfm?fa=ccog&subject=G&course=202
After completion of this course, students will:
Course Goals for this section of G202
o Familiarize you with the landscape of our planet on a local scale (Willamette Valley), regional scale (Oregon State), and global scale (Planet Earth).
o Introduce you to common landforms and how they can be identified.
o Develop an understanding of the processes which create landforms.
o Develop an understanding of the risks associated with the processes which create landforms.
o Develop an understanding of the factors which control landscape development.
o Communicate your understanding of landscapes and their development to your peers.
o locate yourself and landscape features on a map
o identify and describe landforms in the field as well as on maps and air photos
o visualize the landscape of an area you have never visited from a map of the area
o be able to relate landforms to the processes which created the landforms
o evaluate the risks posed by landform creating processes to specific geographical settings
o develop a personal familiarity, understanding and appreciation of our regional landscape
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