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Academic Year 2005/2006
Dynamic Earth
E&ES 101 FA
The Earth is a dynamic planet, as tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions make tragically clear. The very processes that lead to these natural disasters, however, also make life itself possible, and
create
things of beauty and wonder. In this course we will study the forces and processes that shape our natural environment. Topics range in scale from the global pattern of mountain ranges to the atomic structure of minerals,
and in time from billions of years of Earth history to the few seconds it takes for a fault to slip during an earthquake. Hands-on activities and short field trips complement lectures to bring the material to life--so
put
on your hiking boots and get ready to explore our planet.
MAJOR READINGS
Brian Skinner, Stephen Porter and Jeffrey Park, DYNAMIC EARTH: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, 5th edition (2004), John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 0-471-15228-5.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two hour exams, final exam and four written exercises done in lab sections.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
The course meets in small sections for four afternoon laboratory meetings and two afternoon field trips during the semester. Attendance at these is required.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Patton,Peter C.
- Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE405; SCIE309;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 22)
- SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0
- SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: 11 FR: 11
Special Attributes:
SECTION 02
- Instructor(s): Patton,Peter C.
- Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE405; SCIE309;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 22)
- SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0
- SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: 11 FR: 11
Special Attributes:
SECTION 03
- Instructor(s): Patton,Peter C.
- Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: SCIE309; SCIE405;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 22)
- SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0
- SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: 11 FR: 11
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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