Geology (Gly 1103-215), Spring 2012
LAB for Introduction to Environmental and Applied Geology

GLY 1103. Introduction to Environmental and Applied Geology (4).F;S.
GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Restless Planet: Earth, Environment, and Evolution”) 
A survey of the chemical and physical processes that change the earth’s crust and surface creating geologic hazards and environmental problems for people; human perturbations of the environment that directly and indirectly affect geological change and human life, such as mining, waste disposal, and agricultural practices; and the principles of origin, distribution, availability, environmental consequences of use, and exploration of the earth’s mineral and water resources. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: NATURAL SCIENCES) (ND prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.)  -  Appalachian State University Undergraduate Bulletin 2009-2010  

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. R. N. Abbott
Room 121, Rankin, Phone: 262-3055
e-mail: abbottrn@appstate.edu
Web-site homepage: http://www.appstate.edu/~abbottrn

 OFFICE HOURS

Monday, 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, 3:00-5:00 pm
Wedn., 9:00-11:00 am
Friday, 10:00-11:00 am


  LAB EXERCISES  
Jan 19  (NO LAB)  
26 1. Earthquake Hazards and Analysis [Part I and II on line)]  [Part III on line]
Feb   2 2. Tsunami [On line]    
   
  
  8 3. Volcanic Hazards
16 4. Coastal Landforms and Processes
23 5. Stream Hydrology
Mar   1 6. Walking Field Trip of Boone Creek       
     
  
  8 8. Mineral and Rock Resources
15 ***SPRING BREAK*** (NO LAB)
22 11. Bus Field trip: Mass Wasting
29 ***GSA*** (NO LAB)
Apr   5 10. Snowpack and Water Resources  
12  ***EASTER WEEK*** (NO LAB)
19 9. Safe Waste Disposal
26 ***LAB FINAL EXAM***
May   3 (NO LAB)  
 

LAB MANUAL: Environmental and Applied Geology - Laboratory Manual, 19th Edition, Spring 2012.  You are expected to bring your lab manual with you to class each week.

GRADING: In lab you will be evaluated on worksheets and a final exam.  If you are absent for more than three labs, you automatically FAIL the whole course (lecture+lab).  Upon completion of the labs, your numerical grade will be submitted to your lecture professor.  Performance in lab accounts for 25% of your grade for the course.  
 
  Worksheets 8% x 10 80%  
Final Exam 20% 20%
  100%
 

WORKSHEETS: For each lab exercise you will submit a worksheet at the end of class.  This will be graded and also count for attendance.  Each of these worksheets makes up 8% of your lab grade, broken down as follows: 4% for attendance, maximum of 4% for correct responses.  The PENALY for late submission is 4%, such that the maximum attainable score is 4%.     


FINAL EXAM:  The final exam will consist of questions regarding the lab exercises and selected lab tasks.  The final exam makes up 20% of your lab grade.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE
As a community of learners at Appalachian State University, we must create an atmosphere of honesty, fairness, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of each other. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of an Appalachian degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form and will oppose any instance of academic dishonesty.  This course will follow the provisions of the Academic Integrity Code, which can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Web Site: www.studentconduct.appstate.edu.

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