GEOL 110
Physical Geology
Fall 2007
Description: This class will present an introduction to the study of the earth..GEOLOGY. We will look at the formation and uses of minerals and rocks, and the internal and surface processes that are constantly changing our planet. We will also investigate the impact of the earth on us and our impact on the earth.
Instructor: Steve J. Baedke
Office: Memorial Hall 7100F		 Phone: 568-6156
email: baedkesj@jmu.edu
CLASS MEETING TIMES
Sect. 0003 Class Meets: MWF 11:15 - 12:05 in Memorial Hall 7370
Lab Meets: M 1:30 - 3:30 in Memorial Hall 7335

  • Office Hours: MTWThF 9:00-10:00am
         By appointment

    Note:
    Please arrive to class on time. If you "HAVE" to be late, please come in quietly. Beverages and snacks are allowed in class, but do not leave to visit the vending machines during the class.

    Class Announcements: NONE

    Lecture Notes:

    Lecture Text: Earth: Portrait of a Planet 2nd Edition: Marshak (There is also an online version of this book available at: http://www.nortonebooks.com)

    Lab Book: Geology 110 Laboratory Manual by Harris at the bookstore

    Grading:
    Test 1: 26.6%
    Test 2: 26.6%
    Final: 26.7%
    Lab Grade: 20%

    Notes:
    The Final Exam will not be cumulative. Exams will include material from lectures (including diagrams drawn and discussed), material emphasized in labs, and material from the text readings. In short, it will be difficult to do well if you do not come to class / lab, and if you do not read the text. DO NOT FALL BEHIND!

    If you have questions about any aspect of the course I prefer to be reached in person after class or by email...but please do not rely on phone messages.

    If you have questions about any aspect of the course I prefer that first contact be made by email.

    You are encouraged to: 1.) Keep your tests until you receive the final grade and feel that the grade reflects the scores you received on the tests. 2.) When test questions are returned to you review them to insure that no mistakes were made in grading or in tabulating your score.