EARTH SCIENCE 1101 – Physical Geology of Earth’s
Interior
ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Textbooks: Physical Geology, Earth
Revealed, 7th Edition, Diane H. Carlson, Charles C.
Plummer, and David McGeary, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2008.
Study Guide: Telecourse Guide for Earth Revealed,
Introductory Geology, 6th
Edition, Ruth Y. Lebow, 2007. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Laboratory Manual: Laboratory
Manual in Physical Geology, 8th
Edition, Richard M. Busch, 2009, Prentice Hall.
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 |