http://www.umpi.maine.edu/~mccartnk/pgeo00.htm
Happy the man whose lot it is to know
The secrets of the earth. He hastens not
To work his fellows' hurt by unjust deeds
But with rapt admiration contemplate
Immortal Nature's ageless harmony,
and how and when her order came to be
Such spirits have no place for thoughts of shame.
- Euripides (484-406 B.C.)
Syllabus: Gey 112 (Physical Geology), Fall, 2000:
Lecture: 9:25-10:40 TTh, Folsom 303
Lab: 1-3:00 M, 3-5:00 T; Folsom 302 (The "Rock Lab").
Text: Essentials of Geology, by Stanley Chernicoff et al. (2nd EDITION)
1st edition acceptableLab Text: Lab Manual for Physical Geology, by K. McCartney
Instructor: Kevin McCartney (office: 302 Folsum, hours: TTh 10-11:30)
Grading
| (lecture; 3/4 of total credit) | (lab; 1/4 of total credit) | grades | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | 125 pnts | Mineral Quiz | 25 pnts | A = 90% (720 pnts) |
| Test 2 | 125 pnts | Lab Midterm | 75 pnts | B = 80% (640 pnts) |
| Test 3 | 125 pnts | Map Quiz | 25 pnts | C = 70% (560 pnts) |
| Final (cumulative) | 225 pnts | Map Final | 75 pnts | D = 60% (480 pnts) |
| Total Lecture | 600 pnts | Total Lab | 200 pnts | F < 60% (560 pnts) |
A steady improvement in test scores may be used in revising grade upwards. Otherwise, grades will not be curved. Attendance can be taken into account in the case of borderline grades.
If you have a disability and need an accomodation or assistance in this course, please make an appointment to talk with me. If you prefer, you may contact Myrna McGaffin in Student Support Services, South Hall.
5) How has science determined that the universe is EXPANDING?
8) News Flash! VOLCANO ERUPTS IN IOWA. Little information is yet available, but you as a geology student should be able to describe the volcano, including its shape, size, characteristics and specific rock associated with it.
2) What is the most common element in the universe?
5) Discuss the composition, structure and occurrence of diamond:
Answers:
1st question - DOPPLER EFFECT: We can tell from analysis of the spectrum of light that we get from distant objects whether those objects are moving towards us or away from us. We find by examining the light of other galaxies that there is a shift towards the red end of the spectrum, showing that they are moving away from us.
2nd question - Since Iowa is in the middle of a continent, the volcano will be pyroclastic, with a silica-rich magma. The composition of the magma will result in a small volcano with steep sides and light-colored rocks (primarily rhyolite). The volcano will be highly explosive, and tourists should be kept away.
3rd question - Hydrogen
4th question - Diamond is pure carbon (formula C) with the atoms arranged with a tetrahedral pattern so that all bonds are of equal strength (thus giving diamond its exceptional hardness). It is found in kimberlites, which are volcanic structures that bring material from great depths.
| # | lab # | date | lecture/lab title | reading:1 | reading:2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/5 | Introduction, What is Geology? | 1:3-19 | 1:3-17 | |
| 2 | 9/7 | A short history of the universe and solar system | 1:3-19 | ditto | |
| 3 | 9/12 | Early History and Development of the Earth | ditto | ditto | |
| L1 | 9/12 | Introduction, Rock-forming mineral identification | L1-8 | ||
| 9/13 | Last day to add/drop | ||||
| 4 | 9/14 | Minerals | 2:23-41 | 2:19-38 | |
| 5 | 9/19 | Igneous Rocks and Volcanism | 3-4:45-88 | 3:41-82 | |
| L2 | 9/19 | Son of Minerals (important ores, review) | L2-9 | ||
| 6 | 9/21 | Intrusive Rocks, ores, hotsprings | ditto | ditto | |
| 7 | 9/26 | Sedimentary Rocks; the deposition of strata | 6:107-124 | 6:101-118 | |
| L3 | 9/26 | Minerals Quiz; Igneous Rocks | L10-11 | ||
| 8 | 9/28 | History of Geology and the interpretation of strata | 8:143-157 | 8:137-149 | |
| 9 | 10/3 | Metamorphic Rocks; building materials | 7:127-140 | 7:121-134 | |
| L4 | 10/3 | Sedimentary rocks | L12-13 | ||
| 10 | 10/5 | Weathering and production of soils | 5:90-104 | 5:85-98 | |
| 11 | 10/10 | TEST 1 (on material to and including October 3) | |||
| L5 | 10/10 | Metamorphic Rocks; review of rocks and minerals | L14 | ||
| 12 | 10/12 | Downslope Movement | 12:230-248 | 12:219-234 | |
| 13 | 10/17 | Stream Dynamics; Meandering Streams and Deltas | 13:251-270 | 13:237-256 | |
| L6 | 10/17 | Lab Midterm, Minerals and Rocks; Introduction to maps | L15-22 | ||
| 14 | 10/19 | Groundwater | 14:273-294 | 14:259-280 | |
| 15 | 10/24 | What is (and what is not) science? | |||
| L7 | 10/24 | Introduction to maps | L15-22 | ||
| 16 | 10/26 | Glaciers I (Glacial Erosion) | 15:297-315 | 15:283-304 | |
| 17 | 10/31 | Glaciers II (Glacial Deposition) | ditto | ditto | |
| L8 | 10/31 | More on maps | L15-22 | ||
| 18 | 11/2 | Winds, deserts; mountains, unanswered questions | 16:321-340 | 16:307-326 | |
| 11/3 | Last day to withdrawl without penalty | ||||
| 19 | 11/9 | TEST II (on material through November 2) | |||
| L9 | 11/7 | Quiz, maps; topography | L23-26 | ||
| 20 | 11/7 | Earthquakes | 10:181-204 | 10:171-198 | |
| 21 | 11/14 | A scientific revolution | 11:207-213 | 11:195-201 | |
| L10 | 11/14 | maps; topography and topographic profiles | L23-26 | ||
| 22 | 11/16 | Plate tectonics; forces upon the earth | 11:213-228 | 11:201-215 | |
| 23 | 11/21 | Geologic Time | 19:391-409 | 19:373-390 | |
| 11/22-26 | (AMERICAN) THANKSGIVING | ||||
| 24 | 11/28 | Structural Geology (What does a geologist do?) | 9:161-177 | 9:153-168 | |
| L11 | 11/29 | Topographic Profiles and more | L27-30 | ||
| 25 | 11/30 | Geology of Oil and Gas | 18:367-371 | 18:353-360 | |
| 26 | 12/5 | Evolution | |||
| L12 | 12/5 | contours and contouring | L27-30 | ||
| 27 | 12/7 | TEST III (On material through December 5) | |||
| 28 | 12/12 | The Coming of Man | |||
| L13 | 12/12 | Lab Final, on maps and mapping | |||
| 29 | 12/14 | The Future | 18:372-382 | 18:360-370 |
Final Exam: Thursday, Dec. 21st, 8:00-10:00.