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Math/Science Department
GEO 101/Earth & Space Science- Section D01/D02
Course Syllabus FALL 2016 (4 Credits)
1. Instructor Information:
Dr. Upul Senaratne Office Phone No. 410-572-8729
Assistant Professor Room 103E Henson Hall email: [email protected]
Lecture Hours: Office Hours:
TUE/THUR 12.45 -2.15 pm Tuesday: 4.45 – 6.15 pm
Lab: Section D01: TUE: 2.30 – 4.30 pm Wednesday: 2.30 – 3.30 pm & 6.15 – 7.15 pm
Lab: Section D02: THR: 2.30 – 4.30 pm Thursday: 4:45 – 6.15 pm
Lecture Room: FOH 300, Lab: HH 203 or by appointment.
2. Course Level: 100 (first year)
3. Course Title: GEO 101/Earth & Space Science
4. COURSE MATERIALS:
(i). TEXTBOOK:
Tarbuck, E., Lutgens, F., & Tasa, D. (2015). Earth Science, Modified MasteringGeology with eText and
Access Card (14th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
(ii). Lab Manual:
Tarbuck, E., Lutgens, F., & Pinzke, K. (2015). Earth Science, Applications and Investigations in Earth
Science (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
(iii). MyLab & Mastering/Pearson Access
(Both (i) and (ii) can be purchased as a bundle. You will get electronic text book and access code for
MyLab & Mastering website)
(You must purchase the Lab manual and no photocopies are acceptable)
(iv). Laboratory Materials: colored pencils, eraser, calculator, ruler and protractor.
(v). Blackboard Statement:
Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard
you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other requirements may apply).
Please refer to this link for computers available on campus that meet these requirements:
http://www.worwic.edu/Students/LearningResources/ResourceLabs.aspx
Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this course:
Login Information
1. From the Wor‐Wic home page, click on myWor-Wic (top‐right above Quick Links).
2. Enter your Wor‐Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor‐Wic email user ID and password) to
access the portal homepage.
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3. In the “My Blackboard Classes” web part, click on a class listed to be directed to the Blackboard site.
4. Blackboard may also be accessed through Quick Links on the college homepage and also through a link
at the bottom of the homepage.
Don't know your user ID or password? Contact student services.
(vi) Academic integrity and computer/Blackboard usage policy:
All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic
Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described
in the college catalogue. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the
computer usage policy:
• Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals
• Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals
Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures
5. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers an introduction to earth and space science for
prospective elementary school teachers. The focus is on the physical characteristics of the earth and its
place in the solar system.
Hours: 39 lecture and 26 laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 092 with a grade of "C" or better or an
acceptable mathematics diagnostic assessment score. Laboratory fee: $30. Usually offered in the fall,
spring and summer.
6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Course Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment
Strategies
1 Identify the origins of modern
scientific study and describe the
nature of the study of Earth
Science. GEO 1, 3, 4, 7
List and understand the sciences
traditionally included in Earth Science.
In-class
assignments
Quiz,
Describe the nature of scientific inquiry
and list the basic steps of the scientific
method.
Lab. Ex. 22
Test, Quiz
Summarize the early evolution of the Earth
in order to understand the Earth’s place in
the Universe.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
2 Describe the discoveries and
events that lead to the origins of
Modern Astronomy. GEO l, 3, 4
Distinguish the contributions of ancient
civilizations to the development of
astronomy including the geocentric and
heliocentric views of the Universe.
Test, Quiz,
Summarize the major developments
leading to modern astronomy including the
work of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho
Brahe, Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei,
and Sir Isaac Newton.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
Describe the primary motions of the Earth
and Earth’s relationship with respect to the
Moon and the Sun.
Lab Ex. 12, 20
Test, Quiz
3. Summarize the Characteristics of
the solar system. GEO 1, 3, 4
Describe the formation of the solar system
and the general characteristics of the
planets.
Lab Ex.18, 19.
Test, Quiz,
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Compare and contrast the distinguishing
features of each planet in the solar system.
Lab Ex. 18.
Test, Quiz
List and describe the minor members of
the solar system.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
4. Describe the types and
characteristics of objects located
beyond our solar system.
GEO 1, 3, 4
Discuss how astronomers measure and
classify the distance, brightness,
temperature, mass and size of stars.
Test, Quiz,
Describe interstellar material and the
different types of nebulae.
Test, Quiz
List several possibilities describing stellar
evolution including the life and death of
stars.
Test, Quiz
List and describe the major types of
galaxies.
Test, Quiz
Summarize the evidence supporting an
expanding universe and describe the Big
Bang theory.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
5. Describe the major characteristics
of the atmosphere to include its
composition, structure and
temperatures. GEO 1, 3, 4
Explain the importance of our atmosphere
and compare and contrast weather and
climate.
Test, Quiz,
Describe the physical and chemical
features of the atmosphere including
variations in composition, pressure and
thermal structure.
Test, Quiz
Explain the causes of the seasons. Lab Ex. 12.
Test, Quiz
Compare and contrast the definitions and
properties concerning energy, light, heat
and temperature.
Lab Ex. 13.
Test, Quiz
Discuss the controls on temperature that
contribute to temperature variation locally
and globally.
Lab Ex. 13.
Test, Quiz
6. Describe the role of water vapor
in the weather producing
processes that include moisture,
clouds, and precipitation. GEO 1,
3, 4, 6
List the processes that cause water vapor
to change from one state to another.
Lab Ex. 14.
Test, Quiz,
Paper
Define humidity and explain the
importance of and the factors used to
determine relative humidity.
Lab Ex. 14.
Test, Quiz
Describe the movement of air and how this
movement contributes to the basic cloud-
forming process.
Lab Ex. 14.
Test, Quiz
List the criteria used to classify clouds and
provide examples of several important
types of cloud.
Test, Quiz
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Discuss the formation and types of
precipitation.
Test, Quiz
7. Describe the roles of air pressure
and wind in weather producing
processes. GEO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Examine the weight of air and the
definition of air pressure in order to
understand how air pressure is measured
and how it changes with altitude.
Lab Ex. 14.
Test, Quiz,
Paper
Explain how the pressure gradient force,
Coriolis effect, and friction influence
wind.
Lab Ex. 14.
Test, Quiz
Describe the movements of air and
features associated with the two types of
pressure centers.
Lab Ex. 14.
Test, Quiz
Discuss the idealized global patterns of
pressure and wind including the general
atmospheric circulation in the mid-
latitudes.
Lab Ex. 14, 15.
Test, Quiz
Describe how wind is measured as well as
the importance of local winds.
Lab Ex. 15.
Test, Quiz
Discuss the atmospheric conditions and
consequences of El Nino/La Nina and the
global distribution of precipitation.
Test, Quiz
8. Describe the characteristics of
major weather patterns and severe
storms. GEO 1, 3, 4
Define air mass and explain how air
masses are classified and related to
weather.
Lab Ex. 15.
Test, Quiz
Explain the relationship between weather
patterns and fronts.
Lab Ex. 15.
Test, Quiz
Describe the development and effects of
mid-latitude cyclones.
Lab Ex. 15.
Test, Quiz
Discuss the characteristics and effects of
different types of severe weather including
thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes.
Test, Quiz
9. Distinguish the climates of the
Earth. GEO 1, 3, 4, 7
Explain what is meant by Earth’s climate
system and discuss factors used to describe
climate.
Test, Quiz,
Paper
List the five principle climate groups of
the Koppen system and use examples to
describe the criteria used to define each
group.
Test, Quiz
` Evaluate the extent of human impact the
global climate and summarize the effects
of global climate change.
Lab Ex. 13.
Test, Quiz
10. Define the importance of Earth
materials in the understanding of
all geologic phenomena. GEO 1,
3, 4
Explain the difference between a mineral
and a rock.
Lab Ex. 1, 2.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
Describe the basic structure of an atom and
how atoms relate to elements, ions,
compounds and isotopes.
Lab Ex. 1.
Test, Quiz
Describe the physical properties of
minerals and how they can be used for
mineral identification.
Lab Ex. 2.
Test, Quiz
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List the most important elements and rock-
forming minerals that compose the Earth’s
crust.
Lab Ex. 2.
Test, Quiz
11. Describe the interior structure of
the Earth. GEO 1, 3, 4
Define the interior structure of the Earth
by composition.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
Define the interior structure of the Earth
by physical properties.
Test, Quiz
Explain how the interior structure of the
Earth was discovered.
Test, Quiz
12. Summarize the evidence for and
the Physical principles involved in
plate tectonics. GEO 1, 3, 4
Compare and contrast the scientific ideas
and definitions for the continental drift
hypothesis and the theory of plate
tectonics.
Test,
Quiz, Written
assignments
Explain the differences among divergent,
convergent, and transform plate
boundaries, including the major processes
that occur at these boundaries.
Test, Quiz
List and describe the evidence used to
support the plate tectonics theory.
Test, Quiz
Describe the models that have been
proposed to explain the driving
mechanisms for plate motion.
Test, Quiz
13. Describe how our physical world
assumed its present form and how
Earth’s inhabitants changed
through time. GEO 1, 3, 4
Identify the complex history of the
geologic past by using the geologic time
scale.
Lab Ex. 6.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
List significant geologic, biologic, and
special events for each era, including the
largest span of geologic time during the
Precambrian era.
Lab Ex. 6.
Test, Quiz
List the principle developments during the
Paleozoic era, including significant
geologic, biologic and special events.
Lab Ex.6. Test,
Quiz
List the principle developments during the
Mesozoic era, including significant
geologic, biologic and special events.
Lab Ex. 6.
Test, Quiz
List the principle developments during the
Cenozoic era, including significant
geologic, biologic and special events.
Lab Ex. 6.
Test, Quiz
14. Distinguish the factors that
influence the distribution and
movement of water, as well as
how water sculptures the
landscape. GEO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Describe the distribution of water within
the hydrosphere and its movement through
the hydrologic cycle.
Lab Ex. 4.
Test, Quiz,
Written
assignments
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Describe the process of stream flow and
the factors influencing stream erosion,
transportation and deposition.
Lab Ex. 4.
Test, Quiz
Propose examples illustrating the
connection between landscape features and
runoff including channels, stream valleys,
flooding events and drainage patterns.
Lab Ex. 4. Test,
Quiz
Discuss the occurrence and movement of
groundwater.
Lab Ex. 4. Test,
Quiz
Explain the unique features and
environmental concerns associated with
groundwater and the use of groundwater as
a nonrenewable resource including:
subsidence, contamination and sinkholes.
Test, Quiz
15. Summarize the formation and
movement of magma. GEO 1, 3, 4
List the factors that contribute to and
determine the violence of volcanic
eruptions.
Test, Quiz,
Paper
Describe the various types of volcanoes
and other features produced by volcanic
activity including materials extruded and
hazards associated with eruptions.
Test, Quiz
List and describe several intrusive igneous
features.
Test, Quiz
Discuss the role of heat, pressure and
composition (including volatiles) in the
origin of magma.
Test, Quiz
Describe the relationship between igneous
activity and plate tectonics.
Test, Quiz
16. Summarize the processes that
build mountains. GEO 1, 3, 4
Discuss rock deformation and list the
factors that influence the strength of rock.
Lab Ex. 7. Test,
Quiz, Paper
List the major types of folds and faults and
describe how they form.
Lab Ex. 7.
Test, Quiz
Provide examples of the association
between mountains and plate tectonics,
including convergent boundaries.
Test, Quiz
Describe the process of isostasy and the
role of isostatic adjustment during changes
in crustal elevations.
Test, Quiz
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7. COURSE CONTENT:
This course is divided into three units: Astronomy, Weather & Climate and Geology. Lectures provide a
framework of concepts and vocabularies that will enable students to independently learn course material.
Laboratories are designed to reinforce lecture material, provide hands on skill and conduct group-learning
activities. The major educational thrust of the course requires considerable independent reading and study
by each student. It is understood that lecture and lab topics do not progress together, hence some chapter
topics will be covered as appropriate during the lab sessions.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
Chapter 21: Origins of Modern Astronomy
Chapter 22: Touring our Solar System
Chapter 23: Light, Astronomical Observations and the Sun
Chapter 24: Beyond our Solar System
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Chapter 16: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure and Temperature
Chapter 17: Moisture, Clouds and Precipitation
Chapter 18: Air Pressure and Wind
Chapter 19: Weather Patterns and Severe Storms
Chapter 20: World Climate and Global Climate Change
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Chapter 7: Plate Tectonics
Chapter 8: Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior
Chapter 9: Volcanoes and other Igneous Activity
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Chapter 2: Matter and Minerals
Chapter 3: Rocks: Minerals of the solid Earth
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Chapter 5: Running Water and Ground Water
Chapter 10: Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building
Chapter 12: Earth’s Evolution through Geological Time
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8. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
DATE
LECTURE TOPICS CHAPTER
Lab Assignment
Week 1
Sep 8
Sep 13
What is Earth Science? Scientific
Inquiry, Origin of the Earth,
Earth’s spheres, Earth’s internal
Structure, continents, Earth as a
system. In class tutorial, Quiz
Chapter 1: Sections
1.1 - 1.4,
1.5 – 1.7
Ex. # 22 & 23
23.1: (1-6), 23.2:(1, 2),
23.4: (1) 23.7: (1-6)
22.2: (1-11) 22.3: (1-
7) 22.4 (1-4)
Week 2
Sep 15
Sep 20
Chapter 21 Introduction, Origins
of Modern Astronomy. Motions
of Earth, Moon, Solar and Lunar
Eclipses In class tutorial
Quiz, In class tutorial
Chapter 21: Sections
21.1 - 21.3,
21.4- 21.6
Ex. # 18
18.1: (1-4), 18.2: (1-9)
18.4A: (1-3), 18.4C:
(1-10), 18.5A: (1-
6),18.6: (1-4)
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Week 3
Sep 22
Sep 27
Chapter 22: An overview of our
solar system, Terrestrial and
Jovian Planets. Asteroids, comets,
meteoroids, Kuiper belt and Oort
cloud. In class tutorial, Quiz
Exam 1 (Sep 27)
Chapter 22: Sections
22.1 - 22.3,
22.4 - 22.5
Ex. 19
19.1A, 19.1B
19.2 (1-5)
19.3 (1-4)
Week 4
Sep 29
Oct 4
Chapter 23: Light, Astronomical
Observations, Spectroscopy,
Doppler Effect, Telescopes.
Hubble telescope and the Sun
(photosphere, Chromosphere,
corona, sun spots and solar
Flares, Solar Energy). In class
tutorial, Quiz
Chapter 23: Sections
23.1 - 23.4,
23.5, 23.6
Ex. 21
21.1A: (1-7),
21.1B: (1-4),
21.2: (1-9), 21.3:(1-8)
Week 5
Oct 6
Oct 11
Chapter 24: Universe: stars,
stellar evolutions, stellar
remnants, galaxies and galaxy
clusters, Big Bang Theory. In
class tutorial, Quiz
Chapter 24: Sections
24.1 - 24.7
Ex. 12
12.1: (1-10), 12.2: (1-
20), 12.3: (1-5)
Lab Report (1 – 6 & 8,
take latitude as 40ºN)
Week 6
Oct 13
Oct 18
Chapter 16: The Atmosphere:
Composition, Structure and
Temperature.
Ozone depletion, Pressure and
temperature changes, Quiz, In-
class tutorial
Chapter 16: Sections
16.1 - 16.8
Ex. 13
13.1, 13.2, 13.3
13.4 A: (1-5)
13.4 B: (1-10)
Lab Report (1 – 12)
Week 7
Oct 20
Oct 25
Chapter 17: Introduction:
Moisture, Clouds and
Precipitation, In class tutorial,
Quiz
All project reports are due by
October 25.
Chapter 17: Sections
17.1 - 17.3
17.4 - 17.10
Ex. 14
14.1A, 14.1 B,
14.2, 14.3 A, 14.3 B
14.4
14.9, 14.10
14.11 (5, 6 and 7)
Week 8
Oct 27
Nov 1
Chapter 18: Air Pressure and
Wind.
Latent heat, Evaporation and
condensation, humidity, processes
that lift air, Air Pressure, Pressure
gradient, Coriolis effect,
Cyclones, anticyclones, Earth’s
global circulation, local winds
measurements, measuring
instruments, El Nino and La
Nina. In-class tutorial, Quiz
Chapter 18: Sections
18.1 - 18.8
Ex. 15
15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4
15.5 (1 and 2)
Week 9
Nov 3
Nov 8
Chapter 19: Weather Patterns.
Warm fronts and cold fronts,
Thunderstorms, Tornados and
Hurricanes, In-class tutorial, quiz
Chapter 19: Sections
19.1 - 19.6
Ex. 16:
16.1A, 16.1B, 16.2,
16.3, 16.4
Lab Report (1 - 6)
Week 9
Nov 10
Nov 15
Chapter 20 and Chapter 7
Chap.20: Climate Systems,
Global Climate Change, Human
Impact on climate change,
Chapter 20: Sections
20.1, 20.2,
20.8 -20.11
Ex. 7 Plate Tectonics
(Instructor will
provide a handout)
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feedback mechanisms,
consequences of global warming.
Chap. 7: Plate Tectonics
In-class tutorial, quiz
Exam 2 (Nov 15)
Chapter 7: Sections
7.1 - 7.4
Exercise 11- Tides
11.8A and 11.8B
Week 10
Nov 17
Nov 22
Chapter 8 and Chapter 9:
Chap.8: Earthquakes and Earth’s
Interior.
Chap.9: Volcanoes
In-class tutorial, quiz
Chapter 8:
Sections 8.1- 8.3,
Chapter 9:
Sections 9.1- 9.6
Ex. 6 Earthquakes
and Earth’s
Interior
Week 11
Thanksgiving
Recess
(Nov 23 – Nov
27)
College Closed
No Labs
Week 12
Nov 29
Dec 1
Chapters 2 and 3:
Chapter 2: Building blocks of
rocks and Minerals, density and
specific gravity.
Chapter 3
The Rock Cycle, Igneous,
sedimentary and metamorphic
rocks
Chapter 2:
Sections 2.1- 2.5
Chapter 3:
Sections 3.1 – 3.4
Ex. 1: (1 - 14, 16)
Week 13
Dec 6
Dec 8
Chapters 5, 10 and 12:
Chapter 5: Running Water and
Ground Water.
Chapter 10: Crustal deformation
and Mountain Building
Chapter 12: Earth’s evolution
through geological time,
In class tutorial, quiz
Chapter 5:
Sections 5.1 - 5.4
Chapter 10:
Sections 10.1 -10.3
Chapter 12 Sections
12.1 -12.5
Ex. 2 (1-10, 23 -24,
35, 39)
Week 14
Dec 12- Dec
17
CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM
December 13 (Tuesday),
12.00-2.00 PM
No Labs
9. COURSE EVALUATION:
Lecture exams, the final exam, quizzes and tutorials will generally consist of multiple choice, short
answer questions, true/false and matching questions. Each quiz or exam is designed to address the goals
and objectives of the course. To determine what information is going to be tested, please refer to the
Assessment Goals listed in the beginning of this syllabus.
This course will include quizzes, home assignments, written paper or digital poster on a topic assigned by
the instructor, two tests, a cumulative final exam, and weekly labs. The assessments will consist of
multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions. (GEO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) The instructor
will provide an outline for the course and a tentative schedule for lectures and assignments.
During the exams and quizzes, cell phones may not be used. No photographs of quizzes or exams should
be taken. All exams and quizzes should be returned to the instructor. No students should leave the lecture
room without handing over the exam/quiz personally.
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During exams, a sign-up sheet will be given to prove that student has personally submitted his/her exam
along with the scantron sheet. This rule will be followed strictly. In addition, students are kindly requested
to distribute around the class during exams and quizzes to retain the integrity of tests.
(i) GRADE: Your grade for the course will be determined as follows:
Quizzes
(lowest grade will be dropped)
10%
Homework & In-Class Assignments
(lowest grade will be dropped)
10%
Course project (research paper/digital
poster)
10%
Laboratory
(lowest lab grade will be dropped)
20%
Exam 1 15%
Exam 2 15%
Final Exam 20%
Total 100%
(ii) Grading Scale:
90% and above A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60 -69% D
59% and below F
(iii) Make-up Policy: If a student is absent for an exam, it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor on the day of the
exam or before the exam with a legitimate (documented) excuse in order to schedule a make-up. If the
student does not comply, they will get a zero for that exam. The student will be scheduled to make-up
the exam on the next day. There will be very few exceptions!
There are no make-up labs. Missed quizzes may not be made up. (Lowest quiz grade will be dropped)
(iv) Class Policies:
Students communicating with the instructor by email must use their Wor-Wic student email account.
Filters on the college email system will consider email from outside sources as “Junk” and it will be
discarded. For assistance with your student email account, please visit the Student Services office.
Communication with your instructor, preferably in person, is extremely important to success in this
course. Students, who are struggling academically in a course, are especially encouraged to seek
help from the instructor.
(v) Quizzes, Homework and In-Class Tutorials
An online homework program called “Mastering-Geology” will be used to assign homework problems.
Students are required to purchase “Mastering-Geology” component of the text. Mastering-Geology
website provides enormous resources for you to enhance your knowledge. You are free to use additional
resources to learn more about the topic covered in the class.
Homework will be assigned every week and is due one week from the assigned date. In addition to online
homework assignments, instructor will also assign problems as homework. No late homework will be
accepted. Lowest homework grade will be dropped.
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Quizzes and In-class tutorials will be given each week. Quizzes are given on one of the two days during
the week. Quizzes are closed book. The text book can be referred to when attempting In-Class tutorials.
The lowest quiz/tutorial grade and the lowest homework grade will be dropped. The material covered in
the Homework, In-class assignments and quizzes can be used as study guides for the tests.
(vi) Assignment Submission Policies: Almost all assignments must be submitted to the instructor on or before due date. Homework assignments
should be submitted on Mastering-Geology website. Your “Writing assignment/Digital poster” should be
submitted via blackboard. Exceptions to this policy may be made by the instructor during epidemics or
emergencies as decided by the instructor. Any late assignment(s), including lab reports, will lose 10%
each calendar day late (not including weekends). Assignments more than a week late will not be
accepted.
(vii) Attendance:
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class, and each student is expected to attend each
scheduled class. If you are going to be absent, please email your instructor before class so they may let
you know what was covered that day. This will allow your instructor to provide you with
handouts/quizzes given on that day. Absences from class do not relieve students from responsibility for
missed assignments, material covered in class or exams. Students must keep in mind, however, that it is
ultimately their responsibility to learn the material covered in the class.
10. Writing Assignments:
The written assignments included in this course are designed to stimulate critical thinking, teach students
to use appropriate technology for their preparation and to learn to use the electronic library database
collections available to them in Wor-Wic’s electronic library. Writing assignments will help students
obtain and communicate information effectively and to stimulate proper techniques for reading and
analyzing written material.
The “Writing across the Curriculum” requirements for this course will be met through the submission of
formal written laboratory reports each week, and through the submission of a paper or a digital poster on a
topic assigned by the instructor. As with all of the learning tasks included in this course, the writing
assignment addresses the core course goals and objectives. (GEO 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
A course project will be assigned for students to do independent research and submit a paper or a digital
poster. Instructor will provide with research topics. Students are advised to submit their papers/digital
poster via email. Copied or plagiarized papers will not be accepted. Detailed instructions pertaining to the
research paper/poster will be given during the first week of the class.
The paper/poster will count for 10% of your overall grade in the course. If you follow the directions and
present a good paper/poster, you will have a great opportunity to improve your overall grade for the
course. Be sure to check each of the “Requirements” and “Format” items given to you by the instructor
during the first week of the class to confirm that you have included everything that is necessary to
complete this assignment.
If you wish to have additional help on a writing assignment/digital poster, you may schedule an
appointment with a writing conference instructor by going to your MyWorWic portal, selecting the
Student Resources tab and then selecting Academic Support. Click on Writing Conferences to
schedule a conference. Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot
keep your appointment, it is your responsibility to cancel it by going back to the Writing Conferences
link. Please note that writing conferences are conducted in BH 227. (410-334-2842)
Appointments can be made through Wor-Wic website.
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11. Electronic Assignment: The student’s choice of paper, digital poster or power point presentation will require the student to obtain
information electronically. Student has the access to the Electronic Library Database Collection at the
Wor-Wic Media Library.
As with all of the learning tasks included in this course this task addresses the core course goals and
objectives. (GEO 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). This section is related to the paper/poster discussed in section 10 above.
12. Laboratory:
The course includes a two-hour laboratory each week (Tuesday and Thursday). The laboratory portion of
the course will consist of experimental processes and demonstrations that require hands-on participation
and student-to-student cooperation. Each lab will be graded on the accuracy and completeness of the
assigned activities and experiments in the laboratory manual. Students are required to enter the lab on
time. The first 20 minutes of the laboratory will be used to explain theories pertaining to the topic of the
lab. Completed lab reports should be submitted at the end of each lab. Labs must be completed within the
class. Labs may not be completed at home.
13. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY POLICY:
Academic integrity is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic
integrity. Any student found violating the academic policy will receive no grade for the assignment and
then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the
plagiarism or cheating will be kept in the Math and Science Office.
(i) Plagiarism: In both oral and written communication, the following guidelines for avoiding plagiarism
must be followed:
1. Any words quoted directly from a source must be in quotation marks and cited.
2. Any paraphrasing or rephrasing of the words and/or ideas of a source must be cited.
3. Any ideas or examples derived from a source that are not in the public domain or of
general knowledge must be cited.
4. ALL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS MUST BE THE STUDENT’S OWN
WORK.
(ii) Cheating:
Cheating is the act of obtaining information or data improperly or by dishonest or deceitful means.
Examples of cheating are, copying from other students’ test paper, obtaining information illegally on
tests, and using crib notes or other deceitful practices.
The college guidelines concerning academic misconduct will be strictly enforced in this course. Please
refer to the Appendix of the most current catalog for the full description of policies pertaining to student
conduct. (GEO 8, 9)
During exams, tutorials and quizzes, cell phones cannot be used. No exam or quiz can be photographed.
14. Emergency Information Statement:
In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college
will be communicated via e2Campus and the College's website. Faculty will communicate with students
about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and
grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in
accordance with class policies.
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15. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISBILITIES:
Wor-Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are in
need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334-2899. For more information,
see Wor-Wic’s Services for Students with Disabilities web page.
Best Wishes for a productive semester! Enjoy your class!