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WVU Geology 101

Planet Earth

Fall 2007

Instructor: Dr. Jaime Toro
Office: G39 White Hall Phone: 293-9817 Email: jtoro@wvu.edu
Office Hours: MW at 12:30-1:30 or by appointment.

Teaching Assistant: Ryan O'Connell
Office: 232 White Hall Email: roconnel@mix.wvu.edu
Office Hours: Tu, Wed, Th 1-2 PM

Class Website: http://www.geo.wvu.edu/~jtoro/geol101/Geol101.html
Textbook: Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology by Tarbuck & Lutgens

Goals of this class:
1. To learn about the processes that shape the Earth and about their impact on human society.
2. To learn what science is and how scientific knowledge is acquired.

Click on each topic to see the Lecture Outlines:

	Lecture Topics for Planet Earth	Reading
	Introduction and Origins
1	Introduction to Physical Geology	Ch. 1
2	Formation of the Earth and the Solar System	Ch. 22  Overview of the Solar System  Origin of the Solar System
	Internal Processes
3	Plate Tectonics	Ch. 2
	No Class Wed Sept 5 and Fri 7
4	Matter and Minerals	Ch. 3
5	Igneous Rocks	Ch. 4
Test 1	Wed, September 19, 2:30
6	Volcanoes	Ch. 5
7	Earthquakes	Ch. 11
8	The Interior of the Earth	Ch. 12
9	Deformation and Mountain Building	Ch. 10 & 14
	Surficial Processes
11	Weathering and Erosion	Ch. 6
Test 2	Wed, October 17, 2:30
12	Mass Wasting	Ch. 15
13	Running Water	Ch. 16
14	Glaciers and Glaciation	Ch. 18
15	Wind and Deserts	Ch. 19
16	Shorelines	Ch. 20
Test 3	Wed, November 14, 2:30
17	Seafloor	Ch. 13
17	Sedimentary Rocks	Ch. 7
	Geology and People
18	Origin of Petroleum Lecture in pdf format	Ch. 21 and lecture
19	Energy Future Lecture in pdf format	lecture
20	Groundwater	Ch. 11
Test 4	Mon, Dec 10, 8:00-10:00AM

	Grading Policy
Tests	Each test will focus on the material since the preceding test. This usually corresponds to four or five chapters in the textbook. Some topics that are not fully covered in the textbook will depend heavily on your lecture notes.  Picture ID and 700-ID number required for each test.  Bring a Blue Scantron Form no. 30423 (available at the bookstore, or at the Book Exchange) Bring a #2 pencil
Make-Up Test	If you missed one test for any reason you can take the make-up test. It is a comprehensive test covering material from the entire semester.  This make-up will be given on Wed. Dec. 5 at 7:00 PM in the 419 and 415 computer labs in Brooks Hall (4th floor).
Grading	Each test is worth 100 points.  There is no extra credit. Letter grades will be based on the following scale: A >85% B 84-71% C 70-55% D 54-40% F <40% In the past this has worked out so that the class average is a middle C and there are about: 7% A's and F's, 23 % B's and D's , and 40% C's
How to get a good grade	Come to all the lectures.  Take good notes.  Keep up with the reading. Do not wait for the night before the test to read four chapters of geology.  Allow yourself enough time to study for the tests.  If you do not understand something get help from the professor, the TA, or from your peers.

Days of Special Concern

Students must notify their instructors by the end of the third class meeting regarding religious observances that will affect their attendance. I will make reasonable accommodation for tests that a student misses as a result of religious observance.

Social Justice Statement

West Virginia University is committed to social justice and equality. Any suggestion that can further this goals will be given serious consideration. If you have a disability and need any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and contact Disability Services (293-6700).