http://www.umpi.maine.edu/~mccartnk/pgeol98.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.)
Syllabis: Gey 112 (Physical Geology), Fall, 1998:
Lecture: 8:00-9:15 TTh, Folsom 105
Lab: 1-3:00 M, 3-5:00 M, 3-5:00 W; 302 Folsom (The "Rock Lab").
Text: Essentials of Geology, by Stanley Chernicoff et al.
Lab Text: Laboratory manual in Physical Geology (4th Ed.)
Instructor: Kevin McCartney (office: 302 Folsum, hours: 10:00-11:00)
Grading
| (lecture; 3/4 of total credit) | (lab; 1/4 of total credit) | grades | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | 125 pnts | Mineral Quiz | 25 pnts | A = 90% (560 pnts) |
| Test 2 | 125 pnts | Lab Midterm | 25 pnts | B = 80% (480 pnts) |
| Test 3 | 125 pnts | Map Quiz | 25 pnts | C = 70% (520 pnts) |
| Final (cumulative) | 225 pnts | Map Final | 75 pnts | D = 60% (460 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 | 9/1 | Introduction, What is Geology? | 1:3-19 | |
| 2 | 3 | A short history of the universe and solar system | 1:3-19 | |
| L1 | 9,14 | Introduction, mineral identification; Rock-forming minerals | L1-20 | |
| 9 | Last day to add/drop | |||
| 3 | 8 | Early History and Development of the Earth | ditto | |
| 4 | 10 | Minerals | 2:23-41 | |
| L2 | 16,21 | Son of Minerals (important ores, review) | L1-20 | |
| 5 | 15 | Igneous Rocks and Volcanism | 3-4:45-88 | |
| 6 | 17 | Intrusive Rocks, ores, hotsprings | ditto | |
| L3 | 23,28 | Minerals Quiz; Igneous Rocks | L22-32 | |
| 7 | 22 | Sedimentary Rocks; the deposition of strata | 6:107-124 | |
| 8 | 24 | History of Geology and the interpretation of strata | 8:143-157 | |
| L4 | 30, 5 | Sedimentary rocks | L33-L49 | |
| 9 | 29 | Metamorphic Rocks; building materials | 7:127-140 | |
| 10 | 10/1 | Weathering and production of soils | 5:90-104 | |
| L5 | 7,12 | Metamorphic Rocks; review of rocks and minerals | L52-L60 | |
| 11 | 6 | Test 1 (on material to and including September 29) | ||
| 12 | 8 | Downslope Movement | 12:230-248 | |
| 10-13 | OCTOBER BREAK | |||
| L6 | 14,19 | Lab Midterm, Minerals and Rocks; Introduction to maps | ||
| 13 | 15 | Stream Dynamics; Meandering Streams and Deltas | 13:251-270 | |
| L7 | 21,26 | Introduction to maps | L62-L76 | |
| 14 | 20 | Groundwater | 14:273-294 | |
| 15 | 22 | What is (and what is not) science? | ||
| L8 | 28,2 | More on maps, intro to topography | L62-76 | |
| 16 | 27 | Glaciers I (Glacial Erosion) | 15:297-315 | |
| 17 | 29 | Glaciers II (Glacial Deposition) | ditto | |
| 30 | Last day to withdrawl without penalty | |||
| L9 | 4,9 | Quiz, maps; topography and topographic profiles | ||
| 18 | 11/3 | Winds, deserts; mountains, unanswered questions | 16:321-340 | |
| 19 | 5 | Earthquakes | 10:181-204 | |
| No Wednesday Lab (Veterans Day) | ||||
| 20 | 10 | TEST II (on material through November 5) | ||
| 21 | 12 | A scientific revolution | 11:207-213 | |
| L10 | 16,18 | Topographic Profiles and more | ||
| 22 | 17 | Plate tectonics; forces upon the earth | 11:213-228 | |
| 23 | 19 | Structural Geology (What does a geologist do?) | 9:161-177 | |
| L11 | 24 | Contours and contouring | ||
| 24 | 24 | Geology of Oil and Gas | 18:367-371 | |
| 25-29 | (AMERICAN) THANKSGIVING | |||
| L12 | 12/1 | More contours and review | ||
| 25 | 1 | Evolution | ||
| 26 | 3 | TEST III (On material through December 2) | ||
| L14 | 7,9 | Lab Final, on maps and mapping | ||
| 27 | 8 | The Coming of Man | ||
| 28 | 10 | The Future | 18:372-382 |
Final Exam: 8:00-10:00, Tuesday, December 16th