Lecture 1_Introduction_Blackboard_Environmental_Spring 2011

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Welcome to GeologyWelcome to Geology 12001200

Environmental GeologyEnvironmental GeologySpring 2011Spring 2011


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What is Geology?


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Geology is the study of the Earth


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Why study Geology?Why study Geology?

I need a labI need a lab--physical science course .physical science course .

All of us have to make decisions about EarthAll of us have to make decisions about Earth--relatedrelated

issues much more often than we think. We can makeissues much more often than we think. We can make

better decisions if we know more about geology andbetter decisions if we know more about geology and

our planet.our planet.

Gain appreciationGain appreciation

for whatfor whatsurrounds ussurrounds us


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Housekeeping Items Course Blackboard Site

Tegrity Lecture Capture System

Clickers (CPS Response System)

Course Syllabus

Course Lecture Notes on class Blackboard Site


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Textbooks

There are two required textbooks for this course. Both are

available at the University Bookstore, as well as through

various on-line sources:

Lecture: Introduction to Environmental Geology, 4th edition, byEdward A. Keller, published by Pearson-Prentice Hall.

Laboratory: The Lab Book: Problem Solving in Geology, 2nd

edition, by Judson, Bonini, Rhodes, Rossbacher, published by

Pearson-Prentice Hall.


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Clickers!This class uses the Classroom Performance System (CPSrf or Clicker) to enhance

your learning experience. Students who do not already have a clicker will need to

purchase one at the University Bookstore.

Every student will need a current Activation Code available online or at the

bookstore.

When you purchase your clicker at the bookstore, do not throw away the packaging.

Your activation code is in it. If you lose the activation code provided with the unit,you will be required to purchase a new activation code.

Instructions for registering and using your clicker are included with the unit. You

must register using your full name and student PawPrint. Use your PawPrint when

asked for username or student id. You will also be asked for a "class Key" for

each class; this course's key is N66046E843. This informationmust be entered correctly in order to receive points for class participation and other

exercises using CPS.

You are required to bring your clicker to every class session.


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Clickers!

Participation in this course will count for 5% of your final course grade, and it

will be awarded as follows:

2.5% will be based on students participation in all clicker-based class

activities (whether they are for credit or not) will be interspersed

throughout the lectures.

Full participation credit will be given for answering all questions

Partial participation credit will be given to students who fail to answer

some of the questions, regardless of the reason

2.5% will be based on students correctly answering those clicker-based

questions that the instructor indicates are for credit

Full credit will given when students answer all for credit questionscorrectly

Partial credit will be given when students answer only some of the for

credit questions correctly


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Clickers!Note the following:

Clicker-based questions in class will be clearly labeled to indicate

whether the answers will be recorded for participation, or for

participation + correct answer.

Clicker-based questions will be recorded for participation starting

Monday, Jan 24th, through to the end of the semesters, no excuses

Students will be responsible for purchasing their clickers on time and

for maintaining them in good working order.

All students will be allowed only 5 absences TOTAL from participation

points. These will include any occasion in which the student fails to

correctly use their clicker: lecture absences, non-working units,

forgotten units, low batteries, etc.


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If you need more help with Clickers

Marla Germann and Guy Wilson will be

conducting clicker registration help

sessions in the Textbook Department of the

Bookstore on Thursday, January 20th andMonday, January 24th, from 3:00 to 5:00

p.m.


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Tegrity Lecture Capture

Lectures will be captured via Tegrity, and made available for students

through the Blackboard course site (see the Tegrity button in the

Blackboard course site main menu)

The lecture capture system will involve the recording of the Power

Point presentation and an audio recording of the lecture. Studentswill be able to view the captured lectures either through Blackboard

or via download of the captured lectures as Podcasts

Lecture capture will be implemented to facilitate student learning

outside the classroom.


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READ THE SYLLABUS!!


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Housekeeping Items Course Blackboard Site

Tegrity Lecture Capture System

Clickers (CPS Response System)

Course Syllabus

Course Lecture Notes on class Blackboard Site


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REALLY READ THE SYLLABUS!!


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Next Time: Internal Structure of the

Earth and Plate Tectonics (Chapter 2)

Lecture 1_Introduction_Blackboard_Environmental_Spring 2011

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