Astronomy 102, Principles of
Geology
Spring 1998
(Non-majors Version)
Instructor: Dr. Richard R. Erickson Lab
Instructor: Ms. Denielle K. Burke
Office: Academic Center D-306 Academic
Center C-201
Hours: Tues. 9-11 a.m., Wed. 2-4 p.m.
Wed. 3-4:15 p.m., Thurs. 12:30-1 p.m.
Phone: (717) 321-4284 (717)
321-4061
E-mail: erickson@lycoming.edu
burke@lycoming.edu
Texts
Lectures
Labs
Exams
Astronomy and Physics
Department Home Page
Study Guides
Pop Quizzes Grading
ABOUT THIS COURSE: Astr
102 provides a broad introduction to the study of the earth--its composition,
its history, and the processes occurring on its surface and in its interior.
This course will satisfy part of the college's natural science distribution
requirement. (NOTE: Students who are considering majoring in astronomy
or physics, following the cooperative engineering program, completing certain
other science tracks, or participating in the Lycoming Scholar program
should take the other introductory geology course, ASTR 112.)
TEXTS:
Earth, An Introduction to Physical Geology, 5th ed., by E.
J. Tarbuck and F. K. Lutgens
Geology Lab Manual 1998, by Richard R. Erickson and Carolyn
L. S. Erickson
LECTURES: Mon., Wed., Fri.,
at 9:00 to 10:05 a.m., in C-303.
Attendance is expected at all lectures.
LABS: Four sections of lab on
Tues. at 7:45-9:35 a.m., 9:45-11:35 a.m., 1:00-2:50 p.m., 3:00 to 4:50
p.m. Labs usually will meet in C-201. Any student missing three or more
labs will fail the entire course.
EXAMS: There will be 4 tests
plus a final exam. The tests tentatively will be held on Jan. 23 (Fri.),
Feb. 13 (Fri.), Mar. 13 (Fri.), and Apr. 3 (Fri.). Only the best 3 of your
4 test scores will count; your lowest test score will be thrown out. Scores
will be posted as soon as possible after each test. The final exam is comprehensive;
it will be held Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon as scheduled
by the registrar. Make-ups of the tests and final exam will be given only
for substantiated medical reasons, family emergencies, or "official"
college activities.
Example
Test 4 from 1996
Example Final Exam from 1996-- Questions
1-60
Answer Key
STUDY GUIDES: Approximately
one week prior to each test and the final exam, a study guide (listing
the recommended readings and the topics to be covered) will be distributed
in lecture.
Study
Guide for Test 4
Study
Guide for Final Exam
"POP" QUIZZES: Any
lecture session may include a short, unannounced quiz. There will be more
than 10 of these during the semester, but only your 10 best quizzes will
count. No make-up of a quiz is permitted for any reason.
GRADING: Your course grade
will be determined by the total number of points you earn.
| quizzes (10 points possible for each, 10 best will count) |
100
points |
| tests (100 points possible for each, 3 best will count) |
300
points |
| final exam (240 points possible) |
240
points |
| labs |
approximately 200 points |
|
----------- |
| Total |
approximately 840 points |
After each test, approximate gradelines will be posted for the possible
points that could be earned up to that time so you will know how you stand
in the course.
Lab scores will be included only if you have at least a D- or higher
grade based on your 10 best quizzes, 3 best tests, and final exam. Labs
can not raise a failing grade to a passing grade.
Comments or questions
contact: erickson@lycoming.edu
or burke@lycoming.edu
URL: http://lyco.lycoming.edu/~swank/astronomy/102syls8.htm
Latest revision: April 21, 1998
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