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Welcome to GeologyWelcome to Geology 12001200
Environmental GeologyEnvironmental GeologySpring 2011Spring 2011
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What is Geology?
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Geology is the study of the Earth
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Why study Geology?Why study Geology?
I need a labI need a lab--physical science course .physical science course .
All of us have to make decisions about EarthAll of us have to make decisions about Earth--relatedrelated
issues much more often than we think. We can makeissues much more often than we think. We can make
better decisions if we know more about geology andbetter decisions if we know more about geology and
our planet.our planet.
Gain appreciationGain appreciation
for whatfor whatsurrounds ussurrounds us
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Housekeeping Items Course Blackboard Site
Tegrity Lecture Capture System
Clickers (CPS Response System)
Course Syllabus
Course Lecture Notes on class Blackboard Site
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Textbooks
There are two required textbooks for this course. Both are
available at the University Bookstore, as well as through
various on-line sources:
Lecture: Introduction to Environmental Geology, 4th edition, byEdward A. Keller, published by Pearson-Prentice Hall.
Laboratory: The Lab Book: Problem Solving in Geology, 2nd
edition, by Judson, Bonini, Rhodes, Rossbacher, published by
Pearson-Prentice Hall.
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Clickers!This class uses the Classroom Performance System (CPSrf or Clicker) to enhance
your learning experience. Students who do not already have a clicker will need to
purchase one at the University Bookstore.
Every student will need a current Activation Code available online or at the
bookstore.
When you purchase your clicker at the bookstore, do not throw away the packaging.
Your activation code is in it. If you lose the activation code provided with the unit,you will be required to purchase a new activation code.
Instructions for registering and using your clicker are included with the unit. You
must register using your full name and student PawPrint. Use your PawPrint when
asked for username or student id. You will also be asked for a "class Key" for
each class; this course's key is N66046E843. This informationmust be entered correctly in order to receive points for class participation and other
exercises using CPS.
You are required to bring your clicker to every class session.
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Clickers!
Participation in this course will count for 5% of your final course grade, and it
will be awarded as follows:
2.5% will be based on students participation in all clicker-based class
activities (whether they are for credit or not) will be interspersed
throughout the lectures.
Full participation credit will be given for answering all questions
Partial participation credit will be given to students who fail to answer
some of the questions, regardless of the reason
2.5% will be based on students correctly answering those clicker-based
questions that the instructor indicates are for credit
Full credit will given when students answer all for credit questionscorrectly
Partial credit will be given when students answer only some of the for
credit questions correctly
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Clickers!Note the following:
Clicker-based questions in class will be clearly labeled to indicate
whether the answers will be recorded for participation, or for
participation + correct answer.
Clicker-based questions will be recorded for participation starting
Monday, Jan 24th, through to the end of the semesters, no excuses
Students will be responsible for purchasing their clickers on time and
for maintaining them in good working order.
All students will be allowed only 5 absences TOTAL from participation
points. These will include any occasion in which the student fails to
correctly use their clicker: lecture absences, non-working units,
forgotten units, low batteries, etc.
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If you need more help with Clickers
Marla Germann and Guy Wilson will be
conducting clicker registration help
sessions in the Textbook Department of the
Bookstore on Thursday, January 20th andMonday, January 24th, from 3:00 to 5:00
p.m.
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Tegrity Lecture Capture
Lectures will be captured via Tegrity, and made available for students
through the Blackboard course site (see the Tegrity button in the
Blackboard course site main menu)
The lecture capture system will involve the recording of the Power
Point presentation and an audio recording of the lecture. Studentswill be able to view the captured lectures either through Blackboard
or via download of the captured lectures as Podcasts
Lecture capture will be implemented to facilitate student learning
outside the classroom.
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READ THE SYLLABUS!!
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Housekeeping Items Course Blackboard Site
Tegrity Lecture Capture System
Clickers (CPS Response System)
Course Syllabus
Course Lecture Notes on class Blackboard Site
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REALLY READ THE SYLLABUS!!
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Next Time: Internal Structure of the
Earth and Plate Tectonics (Chapter 2)