Rocking the Planet: Physical Geology51-102 Lecture: Fall 2019 (4 credits)

This is a science course that explores our planet, Earth (structure, origin, history, resources, environment, and climate). 51-102 fulfills the USP "Explore" courserequirement.

Section: B09C (Afternoon) (all the cool people)

Instructor: Dr. Eric HiattOffice: Harrington Hall 214E-mail: hiatt@uwosh.eduPhone: (920) 424-7001

Class Schedule: Lectures: MWF 1:50-2:50PM, Halsey 109.

Office hours: 3:00-4:00pm Monday &Friday; 10:30-11:30am Thursday and byappointment (email) or try stopping by.

Important Dates:First Lecture: Wednesday, Sept. 4.Last day to add without instructor signature: Oct. 1Last day to drop without Late Drop Appeal: October 18(here is the form (drop/add card)Thanksgiving Break: November 27-December 1Last day of semester: Friday, December 13Graduation: Saturday, December 14

Things to consider before dropping a course. Information on repeating a course.

What is a university education? A university is not like high school, a community college, or a technical school. The purpose of a university is to: 1) discoverand develop new knowledge (in science and the arts), and 2) to bring knowledge to society through scientific publications and teaching. You will often hearyour experience at UW Oshkosh described as a liberal arts education, which is a term that attempts to encapsulate the university experience, but is, in fact, onlypart of the larger university experience in science. At a university, you should learn how to problem solve, to think critically, explore fields and areas of interest,learn about cultures, and society -- in addition to learning general aspects and specifics of a range of topics within your major. At a university you are given manyopportunities to learn from experts in various fields of study, and to explore the world of knowledge -- take advantage of these opportunities!

Assessment (Grades): Your course grade will be based on three lecture exams (50%), your lab grade (30%), and in-class** and homework exercises (20%).Note: you must attend the lab to pass the course, and you must pass the laboratory portion of the course to receive a passing grade in the overallcourse.

Again Note that you must attend lab to pass the lab portion of the course, and you must receive a passing grade in the laboratory to receive a passinggrade in the overall course. Also: you must show respect to fellow students and instructors in this course (Lecture and Lab). Rude, disruptive, and disrespectfulbehavior, including talking during lecture, text messaging, treating others disrespectfully,and cheating will not be tolerated and can result in a lowered coursegrade or possible removal from the course. A portion of your course grade comes from participation (questions and sketches in lecture and labs); to receivefull credit for participation you must not only show up, but also be productive and respectful. Please acknowledge that you have read this and brief summary ofthe meaning of grades in this course by printing, signing, and handing in this course agreement,

**In-Class exercises will include written answers to questions, and interpretive sketches based on photos shown to the class and lecture homeworkassignments. Due to the size of the class, you should make a copy of your homework before you hand it in because it could be an extended time before youreceive your homework assignment back. You are welcome to stop by during office hours to pick up your assignment, if you wish.

Homeworks will include online chapter summary questions using the required online system (textbook and learning system), which can be accessed directly,through the course web site, or D2L. The assignments are due at the times to be specified. The assignments will help you keep up with the reading and course.

This course fulfills the USP - Explore course requirement.

Grade scale: 93% and up = A; 90-92 = A-; 87-89 = B+; 83-86 = B; 80-82 = B-; 77-79 = C+; 73-76 = C; 69-72 =C-; 66-68 = D+; 63-65 = D; 60-62 = D-; <60% = F

Exams: The lecture exams will be weighted equally, can cover material from lab, and, due to the large class size, will be in an objective multiple-choice format.Bring a #2 pencil and YOUR STUDENT I. D. to each exam. You will receive your exam results within 10 days after completing the exam.

The tentative (subject to change) exam scheduleis: Exam 1 October 4, Friday

Exam 2 November 11, MondayExam 3 December 11, Wednesday

Eric Hiatt: Geology 102 Syllabus http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/hiatt/Teaching/102/10...

Attendance: The material on the exams will come from the lecture and lab so attendance in both is required if you wish to do well in the course. Please feelfree to ask questions at any time, including during lecture; however, disruptive behavior, including talking during lecture & text messaging, is notacceptable and will result in a lower course grade (grades section above). Repeated instances of rude, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior will result in acourse grade of F and disciplinary action. If you have a valid excuse and must miss an exam, contact me BEFORE the exam date. If you have a valid excuse,you may take a makeup exam.

Special Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with disabilities. Please contact Disability Services (424-3100 (voice) or424-1319 (TTY)) or visit their web site at http://www.uwosh.edu/dean/disabilities.htm for the University’s accommodation request form and documentationrequirements. Information related to an individual’s accommodation request will be kept confidential.

Academic Integrity: The Wisconsin Administrative Code states: “Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for theappropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others academic endeavors.” (§ UWS 14.01) Plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct are seriousoffenses with severe penalties. See the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Academic Misconduct Code for definitions of academic misconduct and details aboutprocedures, sanctions, and other relevant information. Specific questions about the provisions in the Student Discipline Code should be directed to the Dean ofStudents Office. If you do not understand this statement, please see me as soon as possible.

Goals of this course ("Learning Outcomes"): Geology is the scientific study and exploration of the Earth. This Physical Geology course is designed toexplore Earth and give you an understanding of how the planet works. Goals include: 1) what causes earthquakes, 2) how old is the Earth and how we know, 3)how has Earth evolved into the world that we see today, 4) the nature, limitations, and benefits associated with extracting natural resources, such as petroleum,5) you will learn how minerals are used to build society and some of the associated health and environmental impacts, 6) the geologic history of Wisconsin, and7) how geopolitics play a role in international relationships and the global economy. For all of these reasons, study of Physical Geology is part of a well-roundeduniversity education. More than this, it is your responsibility as an educated member of a democracy to have a basic understanding of how the world works,as well as an understanding of social, political, and societal aspects of natural resources.

How to succeed in this course: Attendance in lecture is important for success, and attendance in lab is an absolute requirement. The general rule for workoutside of class is one to three hours spent reading, doing homeworks, and studying for each hour spent in lecture. Preview the lecture textbook chaptersbefore we meet for lecture, and especially read your lab manual chapter before your lab meets each week.

Required Textbooks: Click here to see the two required items for the course

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Physical Geology Lecture Schedule: Fall 2019

Week of: Topic and readings: Chapter in Text

Sept. 3 (firstmeet on 9/4)

Introduction to science, scientific inquiry and problem-solving; Most of the resources we use comefrom the Earth; the problem of resources and growing population; Evaluating the poorly understoodconcept of "Sustainability". Homework 1 is due in lab (Sept. 10-13). And, you must print, sign and turnin this agreement on Friday, Sept. 6 during lecture.

Prelude & Chp. 1

Sept. 9 Earth in space and time. Plate Tectonics I: Overview of how the Earth works Chp. 2

Sept. 16 Atoms, compounds, and minerals Chp. 3

Sept. 23 Composition and Structure of the Earth; Rocks & plate tectonics Interlude A

Sept. 30 Igneous rocks; Formation of magmas; Exam 1 Chps. 4 & 5

Oct. 7 Earthquakes & earthquake hazards Interlude B & Chp. 6

Oct. 14 The hydrologic cycle; Streams and Groundwater Chps. 6 & Interlude F

Oct. 22 Reading the history of life: sedimentary rocks interpreting sedimentary rocks Chps. 14 & 16

Oct. 28 Metamorphic rocks; Relative age determinations Chps. 7 &10

Nov. 4 Quantitative age determination; the vastness of Geologic time Chp. 10

Nov. 11 Exam 2;;Plate tectonics II: Geologic structures (stress, strain, folds & faults) Chp. 9

Nov. 18 Earthquakes and how Earth is constructed, and plate tectonics Chp.8

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 27- Dec. 1) Interlude D Chp.9

Dec. 2 A geologic perspective on climate change; Earth resources and resource depletion and why the term"Sustainability" is misleading Chps. 19 & 12

Dec. 9 Energy resources: coal & petroleum; Review; Exam 3 (= Wednesday, Dec. 11) Chp. 12

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Eric Hiatt: Geology 102 Syllabus http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/hiatt/Teaching/102/10...

Geology 51-102 for ALL Lab SectionsLaboratory Schedule Fall 2019

NOTE: NO Laboratory Sections meet during first week of classes (Sept. 2-6)**.

Instructors: Lab Sections: Office: E-mail: Phone: Office Hours:Ben Hallett A01, A02, A01-dis, A02-discussion Harrington 310 hallettb@uwosh.edu 424-0868 Mon. 3-4, Thurs. 8:45-9:45, Fri. 3-4 pm or by appointment

Joe Peterson B01, B02, B03 Harrington 211 petersonjt@uwosh.edu 424-4463 TBA, or by appointment

Jennifer Wenner A03, A04, A05, B04, B05 Harrington 107 wenner@uwosh.edu 424-7003 TBA and by appointment

** All Lab Sections meet in Harrington Hall 113 (starting Sept. 10).

Required text: Updated UW-Oshkosh Custom Physical Geology Laboratory Manual, 2019, 8thedition, Jones and Jones, McGraw Hill Publishers, ISBN: 9781260376753.

It will be available at the UW-Oshkosh bookstore starting in September. (Labs don't meet until afterSept. 9.)

Note: Used, borrowed or shared lab manuals are NOT acceptable!

It must look like this -->This version is about half the price of the standard one, costs less than renting, and is the onlyversion that is acceptable.

ATTENDANCE: The hands-on learning provided by this lab is essential to your understanding of geology, and is key to your overall success in thiscourse. As a consequence, attendance and completion of ALL laboratory exercises is mandatory, and a 10% penalty will apply to your labgrade for each lab missed. Labs are informal and involve working with others. Rude, disruptive, and disrespectful behavior, such as talking, textmessaging, or talking on a cell phone will not be tolerated and will result in a lowered course grade and possible removal from the course.Repeated instances of rude, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior can result in a course grade of F and disciplinary action. In order to receive fullattendance credit, you must complete your in-class lab assignments to the complete satisfaction of your lab instructor. If you know ahead of time thatyou will be missing a lab, you must contact your lab instructor before your lab meets to discuss your options.

Lab instructors will give an introduction with the assumption that you will have already read the material. Unannounced quizzes on the week’s labassignment may be given at the start of lab, so make sure you are prepared!

GRADES: Your lab grade will be based on lab exams, quizzes, attendance, and homework assignments. Your final lab will constitute approximately one-third of your finalcourse grade (see your lecture syllabus for details). You will not receive a separate grade for lab. You must pass the lab (lab grade >60%) in order to pass the overall102 course.

LAB EXAMS: There are two scheduled exams (see Lab Schedule section below), and expect some unscheduled quizzes. The exams/quizzes will occur at the start of thelab. There may be a lab exercise following exams.

If you miss a lab exam due to illness or extenuating circumstances, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor by the end of that day; failure to do so mayresult in a score of zero for that exam. Make-ups due to illness REQUIRE a signed doctor’s note. Make-up exams must be completed by the end of Monday on thefollowing week.

Field Trip: There is a required field trip. If you can not attend the field trip, see the field trip information page (coming) for an alternativeassignment.

Lab Assignments: Read through the assigned laboratories BEFORE coming to lab. The instructors will give a brief introduction with the assumptionthat you will have already read the material. Labs are informal and involve working with others. You must work well with others and show respect tofellow students and instructors. Rude, disruptive, and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and can result in a lowered course grade andpossible removal from the course.

Special Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with disabilities. Please contact Disability Services (424-3100(voice) or 424-1319 (TTY)) or visit their web site at http://www.uwosh.edu/dean/disabilities.htm for the University’s accommodation request form anddocumentation requirements. Information related to an individual’s accommodation request will be kept confidential.

Physical Geology Lab http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/hiatt/Teaching/102/...

Academic Integrity: The Wisconsin Administrative Code states: “Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work,for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others academic endeavors.” (§ UWS 14.01) Plagiarism and other forms of academicmisconduct are serious offenses with severe penalties. See the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Academic Misconduct Code for definitions of academicmisconduct and details about procedures, sanctions, and other relevant information. Specific questions about the provisions in the Student DisciplineCode should be directed to the Dean of Students Office. If you do not understand this statement, please see me as soon as possible.

Lab Schedule:

Week of: Lab # Topic and Assignment in Lab Manual: Reading in LabManual

Sept. 2 Labs do not meet! Complete Homework 1; Read Chapters 1 & 2 in your Lecture Textbook

Sept. 9 Earth Materials, Processes and Isostasy (read Chapter 1 in lecture text); Homework 1 is due at the beginning of LAB!Sept. 16 Properties of Minerals; Mineral properties and identification Chps. 1 & 2

Sept. 23 Labs do NOT meet this week! Complete Minerals Homework (due 9/25) Chps. 1 & 2

Sept. 30 Igneous rocks and visualizing crystalline textures of Earth's solid surface Chp. 3

Oct. 7 Earthquakes, Plate Boundaries, and Earthquake Hazards (more earthquake information) Chp. 15

Oct. 14 Introduction to Topographic maps, contour lines, and landforms. Here's a practice slope problem. Stream processes Chp. 6 & 8

Oct. 21 Lab Exam 1 (Chps. 1, 2, 3, 15); Groundwater Chps. 9

Oct. 28 Sediments and sedimentary rocks and visualizing sedimentary textures of Earth's solid surface Chp. 4

Nov. 4 Metamorphic rocks and visualizing metamorphic textures and comparison of crystalline and sedimentary textures that make up Earth'ssolid surface. Absolute age determination Chp. 5 &13

Nov. 11 Geological Time and Geologic Histories Chp. 13

Nov. 18 Structural Geology Chp. 14

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break -- No Lab Sections Meet.

Dec. 2 Lab Exam 2 Chps. 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14

Dec. 9 LABS DO NOT MEET -- focus on lecture exams!

Here is a list of good resources to review writing, grammar, chemistry, math, and other sciences.

LAB SECTION SCHEDULE:

HOUR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:00

Lab B01L - JP(8:00-10:10)

Lab B02L - JP(8:00-10:10)

Lab B03L - JP(8:00-10:10)

9:10

10:20

AM - Lecture Lab A01L - BH(10:20-12:30) Lab B04L -JW

(10:20-12:30)

AM - Lecture

11:30

12:40

Lab A02L- BH(12:40-2:50)

Lab A04L - JW

1:50PM - Lecture

(12:40-2:50)

Lab B05L- JW(1:50-4:10)

PM - Lecture

3:00

Lab A03L- JW(3:00-5:10)

Lab A05L - JW(3:00-5:10)4:10

Geology Club5:20

6:20

BH = Ben Hallett JP = Joe Peterson JW = Jennifer Wenner

MWF 10:20-11:20 Lecture Section A: Ben Hallett

MWF 1:50-2:50 Lecture Section B: Eric Hiatt

Note: Quest Discussions (Sections A01D & A02D) meet in Harrington Hall 217 on Thursdays.

Here is a list of good resources to review writing, grammar, chemistry, math, and other sciences.

Important Dates:First Lecture: Wednesday, Sept. 4.Last day to add without instructor signature: Oct. 1Last day to drop without Late Drop Appeal: October 18(here is the form (drop/add card)Thanksgiving Break: November 27-December 1Last day of semester: Friday, December 13

Physical Geology Lab http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/hiatt/Teaching/102/...