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Trinity Western University Undergraduate Course Syllabus Course Number: Geology 109 Course Name: Introduction to Physical Geology Semester and Year: Fall 2015 Instructor: Terry Neufeldt Contact Information: [email protected] 6045132121 ext. 3532 Office Hours: NEU 126: Monday and Wednesday 2:303:30 or as posted Corequisites or Prerequisites: none Semester Hours: 3 semester hours, lab science credit Course Description: An introduction to the materials and processes of the physical Earth: rocks and minerals, earth structure and composition, plate tectonics, volcanology, seismology, crustal deformation, weathering and erosion, slope movement, sedimentation, wind and water processes, glaciation, and geologic time. Earth materials and processes are studied in the laboratory and in the field. This course is an Environmental Studies core requirement and it fulfills the core laboratory science requirement. There are no required prerequisites. Course Learning Outcomes: Under each of the seven TWU Student Learning Outcomes (April 2015) listed below, relevant activities and outcomes of this course are identified. As an introductory course in the field of Geology, the main emphasis is on the first two SLOs. 1. Knowledge and its application Students learn the basic vocabulary of geological sciences. Students learn the processes that have formed and continue to form the interior of the earth. Students learn the surface processes that shape the surface of the earth and create the landforms that surround us. Students learn some the basic minerals and rocks that make up the earth. Students learn about earth resources and the environment.

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Trinity  Western  University  Undergraduate  Course  Syllabus  Course  Number:  Geology  109  

Course  Name:  Introduction  to  Physical  Geology  Semester  and  Year:  Fall  2015  

 Instructor:    Terry  Neufeldt  Contact  Information:    [email protected]    604-­‐513-­‐2121  ext.  3532  Office  Hours:  NEU  126:  Monday  and  Wednesday  2:30-­‐3:30  or  as  posted  Co-­‐requisites  or  Pre-­‐requisites:    none  Semester  Hours:    3  semester  hours,  lab  science  credit    

Course  Description:    An  introduction  to  the  materials  and  processes  of  the  physical  Earth:  rocks  and  minerals,  earth  structure  and  composition,  plate  tectonics,  volcanology,  seismology,  crustal  deformation,  weathering  and  erosion,  slope  movement,  sedimentation,  wind  and  water  processes,  glaciation,  and  geologic  time.    Earth  materials  and  processes  are  studied  in  the  laboratory  and  in  the  field.    This  course  is  an  Environmental  Studies  core  requirement  and  it  fulfills  the  core  laboratory  science  requirement.    There  are  no  required  prerequisites.  

 

Course  Learning  Outcomes:  Under  each  of  the  seven  TWU  Student  Learning  Outcomes  (April  2015)  listed  below,  relevant  activities  and  outcomes  of  this  course  are  identified.    As  an  introductory  course  in  the  field  of  Geology,  the  main  emphasis  is  on  the  first  two  SLOs.  

1.   Knowledge  and  its  application  •   Students  learn  the  basic  vocabulary  of  geological  sciences.  •   Students  learn  the  processes  that  have  formed  and  continue  to  form  the  interior  of  the  

earth.  •   Students  learn  the  surface  processes  that  shape  the  surface  of  the  earth  and  create  the  

landforms  that  surround  us.  •   Students  learn  some  the  basic  minerals  and  rocks  that  make  up  the  earth.  •   Students  learn  about  earth  resources  and  the  environment.  

 

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2.   Cognitive  complexity  •   Students  learn  to  view  the  surface  features  of  the  earth  and  interpret  the  historical  

processes  that  have  been  involved.  •   Students  learn  to  identify  rocks  and  the  processes  of  formation  by  interpreting  physical  

properties  of  the  rocks  and  the  mineral  constituents.  •   Students  learn  to  make  field  observations  and  interpret  the  landforms.  •   Students  learn  to  identify  natural  hazards  in  the  environment.  •   Students  learn  to  assess  the  information  needed  to  direct  decision  making  regarding  

resource  use  and  environmental  stewardship.  3.   Aesthetic  expression  and  interpretation  

•   Students  appreciate  the  beauty  and  complexity  of  the  physical  creation.  4.   Inter-­‐  and  intra-­‐personal  wellness  

•   Students  work  together  in  the  lab  and  on  the  field  trip  to  encourage  and  support  each  other’s  understanding  and  interpretation  of  the  material  at  hand.  

5.   Spiritual  formation  •   Students  are  introduced  to  the  connection  between  the  creation  and  the  Creator.  •   Students  are  encouraged  to  develop  a  sense  of  awe  regarding  the  beauty  and  

complexity  of  God’s  creation.  •   Students  are  challenged  to  become  active  in  their  roles  as  stewards  of  creation.  

6.   Social  responsibility  and  global  engagement  •   Student’s  learn  the  balance  been  personal  and  societal  responsibility  in  terms  of  

resource  use  and  care  for  the  environment.  7.   Leadership  

•   Students  learn  to  support  and  encourage  others  in  the  in  developing  skills  in  the  lab.  •   Students  will  learn  to  appreciate  the  difficult  choices  that  arise  in  leadership  making  

decisions  that  affect  others  and  future  generations  regarding  community  planning,  resource  use  and  environmental  stewardship.      

 

Required  Texts  and  Materials:  Fletcher,  Charles.  et  al.  2014,  “Introduction  to  Physical  Geology,  The  Science  of  the  Earth”,  Canadian  Edition.    John  Wiley  &  Sons  Canada  Ltd,  ISBN  978-­‐1-­‐118-­‐30082-­‐4  

Additional  resource:    Physical  Geology,  Open  textbook.    www.openbccampus.ca  

Course  Activities/Requirements:  There  will  be  2  mid-­‐term  exams  and  a  final  exam  for  the  lecture  portion  of  the  course  that  will  be  a  mix  of  multiple  choice  and  short  answer  questions  (including  diagrams)  evaluating  the  understanding  of  concepts  and  the  ability  to  use  the  appropriate  language  of  Geology.    The  lab  portion  of  the  course  will  be  assessed  by  rock  and  mineral  identification  tests  as  well  as  a  field  trip  report.    There  will  be  a  short  (4-­‐5  page)  essay  assignment  that  will  require  application  of  a  concept  of  the  course  to  living  in  the  physical  creation.    There  will  be  a  required  Saturday  field  trip.(see  instructor  regarding  conflicts  with  dates).  

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Course  Evaluation:  The  SLOs  described  above  are  intended  to  be  evident  throughout  the  evaluation  process  with  major  emphasis  in  specific  areas.  

Final  Exam             35%     SLO     1,  2,  6     Mid-­‐  term  Exams  (2  x  10)       20%       1,  2,  6         Application  Essay         10%         1,  2,  3,  6,  7  

Field  trip  report           10%       1,  2,  3,  6,  7     Lab  Tests  (2  x  10)         20%       1,  2     Class  participation          5%       7  

 

Course  Policies:  Class  Attendance  Students  are  expected  to  attend  classes  on  a  regular  basis.  The  TWU  attendance  policy  allows  for  the  barring  of  students  from  the  final  exam  if  25%  of  class  time  is  missed.    Students  must  achieve  a  minimum  50%  grade  for  each  of  the  laboratory  and    lecture  portions  of  the  course  in  order  to  achieve  credit  for  the  course.  

 Academic  Integrity  and  Avoiding  Plagiarism  at  TWU  One  of  the  core  values  of  Trinity  Western  University  is  the  integration  of  academic  excellence  with  high  standards  of  personal,  moral,  and  spiritual  integrity.  The  University  considers  it  a  serious  offence  when  an  individual  attempts  to  gain  unearned  academic  credit.  It  is  the  student’s  responsibility  to  be  informed  about  what  constitutes  academic  dishonesty.  For  details  on  this,  and  on  identifying  and  avoiding  plagiarism  go  to  the  University  Homepage  >  Academics  >  Academic  Calendar  >  Academic  Information  >  Academic  Policies  >  Academic  Dishonesty  and  Plagiarism.    Campus  Closure  and  Class  Cancellation  Policy  In  the  event  of  extreme  weather  conditions  or  other  emergency  situations  go  to  the  University  Homepage  >  Campus  Notification  (in  the  page  footer)  >  Class  cancellation  policy.    University  Standard  Grading  System  The  Standard  Grading  System  can  be  found  at  the  University  Homepage  >  Academics  >  Academic  Calendar  >  Academic  Information  >  Grading  Practices          University  Homepage  >  Academics  >  Academic  Calendar  >  Academic  Information  >  Grading  Practices.    Students  with  a  Disability  Students  with  a  disability  who  need  assistance  are  encouraged  to  contact  the  Equity  of  Access  Office  upon  admission  to  TWU  to  discuss  their  specific  needs.  All  disabilities  must  be  recently  documented  by  an  appropriately  certified  professional  and  include  the  educational  impact  of  the  disability  along  with  recommended  accommodations.  Within  the  first  two  weeks  of  the  semester,  students  must  meet  with  their  professors  to  agree  on  accommodations  appropriate  to  each  class.  Students  should  follow  the  steps  detailed  by  the  Equity  of  Access  Office  outlined  in  the  Student  Life  section  of  the  University  Calendar.  

 

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Course  Outline:    Topics  and  dates  subject  to  possible  modification.  September    9:        Chapter  1  -­‐  An  Introduction  to  Geology  

             14:    Chapter  1/2  -­‐  Geology/Solar  System     16:    Chapter  4  -­‐  Minerals     21:    Chapter  3  -­‐  Plate  Tectonics,  Video  -­‐  Birth  of  a  Theory       23:    Chapter  5  -­‐  Igneous  Rock     28:    Chapter  6  -­‐  Volcanoes       30:    Chapter  7  -­‐  Weathering    October     5:        Chapter  8  -­‐  Sedimentary  Rock     7:        Chapter  9  -­‐  Metamorphic  Rock                     14:      Mid-­‐Term  1                                     19:    Chapter  10  -­‐  Geologic  Resources       21:    Chapter  11  -­‐  Mountain  Building     24:    Possible  Field  Trip  Date           26:    Chapter  12  -­‐  Earthquakes,  Video  -­‐  Quake  hunters     28:    Chapter  13  –  Geologic  Time,  Video  -­‐  Geotime  November   2:        Chapter  14  -­‐  Earth’s  History       4:        Chapter  15  -­‐  The  Geology  of  Canada,  Video  -­‐  Where  Terranes  Collide       9:    Mid  Term  2                               16:    Chapter  16  -­‐  Global  Warming  

  18:    Chapter  17  -­‐  Glaciers  and  Paleoclimatology     23:    Chapter  18  -­‐  Mass  Wasting     25:    Chapter  19  -­‐  Surface  Water,  Chapter  20  -­‐  Ground  Water     30:    Chapter  21  -­‐  Deserts  and  Wind  

December     2:        Chapter  22  -­‐  Coastal  Geology,  Chapter  23  -­‐  Marine  Geology     7:        Summary  Review,  Applied  Concept  Essay  Due     Final  Exam  -­‐TBA        Lab  schedule:  September   9:      No  Lab     16:  Introduction  to  Mineral  Identification       23:  Mineral  Identification     30:  Mineral  Identification    October   7:      Lab  Test  -­‐  Mineral  Identification     14:  Rock  Classification  and  Identification     21:  Rock  Identification     28:  Rock  Identification  November   4:      Lab  Test  -­‐  Rock  Identification     18:  Earthquakes  and  Geologic  Time:  Relative  Dating     25:  Geologic  Time:  Earth  Processes    December   2:   No  lab