EARTH SCIENCE 1101 – Physical Geology of
Earth’s Interior
ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Processes important
in understanding Earth's interior. Planetary segregation, heat flow, Earth's
magnetic field, earthquakes, continental drift, paleomagnetism,
seafloor spreading, mantle plumes, and crustal deformation are investigated in
light of the unifying theory of plate tectonics. Physical and
chemical properties of minerals and the genesis of igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic rocks, and their relationship to the rock and tectonic cycles.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 0481 with a grade of C or better or a qualifying
score on the Math Placement Exam. 4 Credit Hours
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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
Earth Revealed video series (fourteen one-half hour programs)
OTHER MEDIA
None
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is required.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Four exams, nine laboratory exercises
|
Unit |
Lesson |
Required Text |
Video Tapes |
Laboratory Exercise |
Exam Number |
|
1 |
1 & 2 |
Chapter 1; Portions of Chapters 2, 8, & 22 |
1 & 2 |
1 |
1 |
|
2 |
3 - 6 |
Chapters 2, 3, & 4 |
3, 4, 5, 6 |
2 |
2 |
|
3 |
7 - 10 |
Chapter 5, 6, 7, & 8 |
7, 8, 9, 10 |
10, 16, 8 |
3 |
|
4 |
12-14, 18 |
Chapters 9, 10, 11, 15 |
12, 13, 14, 18 |
3, 4, 5, 7 |
4 |
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