Course description: |
This course emphasizes scientific
methods and systematic laboratory procedures. Topics include weather
analysis, rock and mineral identification, study of geologic concepts by
means of topographic maps, and exercises in astronomy and oceanography.
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Student |
SLO#1: Apply the Scientific Method
to evaluating Earth science processes. |
Class time: |
Monday and Wednesday, noon - 1:20
PM. There will be no class scheduled for Monday, September 2 in honor of the
Labor Day Holiday. The last day of regular class is Wednesday, Dec.11.
The |
Class room: |
Cosumnes River College, SCI-111 |
Instructor: |
Hiram Jackson |
Teaching style: |
15-20 minute introductory/review
lecture, followed by student activities. |
Notes/handouts: |
Copies of some class materials may
be available on the class webpage at http://web.crc.losrios.edu/~jacksoh,
as well as on the class page on Canvas. If you do not have ready access to
the internet, you can access it through various computer centers on
campus. If you are unfamiliar with how to use Canvas, please consult
with me outside of class. |
Units: |
This course is worth one
unit. This class is transferable to CSU Sacramento. Students intending to pursue a teaching credential will find this class most useful. This course also fulfills GE requirements for other degree plans |
Prerequisite: |
Students must have taken or be
currently taking Geology 305, Earth Science Lecture |
Office hours: |
Monday: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Textbook, materials: |
Most lab materials will be
provided in class. Students will be responsible for pen, pencil, and
calculator. |
Exams: |
There are no formal exams, but a
final poster project will be required |
Grading: |
Lab activities: 60% Guaranteed grades will be calculated on the following scale:
No specific assignments are
"curved," although the final grade intervals might be adjusted,
according to my evaluation. But the grade intervals shown above are the
guaranteed grades |
Grade Discrepancies: |
If you feel that I have made a
mistake in calculating your grade, please see me. Please save your labs
and classwork until the end of the semester, especially if you wish to bring
a grade discrepancy to my attention. |
Note: |
Students with individual needs or
accommodations should contact me as soon as possible outside of class. |
Field trip: |
There is no formal or required
field trip for this class, however I propose leading a voluntary field trip
on a weekend in October or November. There may be extra credit for going
on the field trip. |
Classroom |
Please end all private conversations
once class begins. Arrive
on time to class. If you arrive late, please enter quietly and take a
seat near the door. If you must leave early, please tell me before class that
you will leave early and take a seat near the door. Please also turn
off all cell phones, watch alarms, and pagers during class. Please do
not eat food during class. |
Last
update 8/25/2019
Webpage designed by Hiram Jackson.
Contact Geology webmanager, Hiram
Jackson, at jacksoh@crc.losrios.edu