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Academic Year 2005/2006

Dynamic Earth
E&ES 101 SP

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Two afternoon field trips will be scheduled during extended class periods during the end of the semester (between 1:10 and 4:00pm) Lab/Field Trip Fee: $25.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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