GEOL 2400 001

Subject by week

(tentative)

 1-  Introduction
 2 - Minerals and         Rocks
 3 - Plate Tectonics
 4 - Volcanoes and Igneous activity 
 5 -Earthquakes and mountain building 
 6 - Review and Exam 
 7 - Shorelines  

 8 - Rivers and water
 9 - Atmosphere and precipitation 
 10- Wind Weather and Climate

Meeting time: MWF  11:15-12:13

Location: N-101

Syllabus (pdf format)

Instructor: Dr. Rob Rogers, Office hours: 9-10 MWF and TT 8-10 N-153, email: rrogers@geology.csustan.edu

Course description:  overview of our physical environment with coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology for the undergraduate student.  

Assessment: 6 Quizzes (10 points each) and 2 exams (100 points each) and 1 final exam (100 points).  There are 360 points possible in class.  Exams will be during regular class hours and final exam period (to be announced).

There will be no make-up of quizzes.  Make-up exams MAY be allowed with AT LEAST a letter grade penalty.  If you need to take exam early then please see me at least one week prior scheduled exam.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes.  

Field Trip: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  Saturday Oct. 20, Mandatory San Andreas Fault and California Coast

How to do well in this class: Get as many point as possible.

1) read material - before class

2) come to class - pay attention, take notes, ask questions if something is not clear.

3) Study - re-read materials and notes before quizzes and exams.

4) Show up and take the quizzes and exams.

5) Be curious 

Other: Respect others. Please do not disrupt their learning.  Remember to turn off cell phones.  If you must leave during class, do so quietly.  

All University Rules and Policies apply to this class including but not limited to subjects of Academic Honesty, Plagiarism, Cheating, Sexual Harassment, etc.