General Education Curriculum, ‘Temporary Course Designation Submission Form GEOL 1170 Physical Geology 4 Hrs Catalog Course Deseription Introduction to Physical Geology (4) Basic fundamentals of geology. The study of the internal geologic processes and external and erosional and depositional processes which create the subsurface and surface features of the earth. Fundamentals of contour mapping, topographic map interpretation and identification of common minerals and rocks will be covered in a required laboratory period. One field trip required. Designate the general education curriculum area for this course. (Select only one area.) Please note: The course must address the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that area. The SLOs are available at http://gened.unomaha.edw/forms.php Please review before proceeding. ‘undamental Skills (15 hours) English & Writing Mathematics (MATH 1310 or equi Public Speaking Distribution Requirements (26 hours) X_] _ Natural/Physical Sciences Humanities/Fine Arts Social Sciences Diversity (6 hours) The six hours must be distributed between US (3 hours) and Global (3 hours). Please specify US or Global. (NOTE: The diversity requirement may be satisfied in whole or in part by coursework in the major, coursework taken to fulfill the general education distribution requirement, or by electives.) us Global Please indicate if this cultural diversity course may fulfill a general education requirement by checking the appropriate area. Natural/Physical Sciences Humanities/Fine Arts Social SciencesGeneral Education Curriculum ‘Temporary Course Designation Submission Form Signature Page NOTE: Attach either a current, up-to-date syllabus, or course outline, Please include the following information with the syllabus or course outline: Please list the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the general education area and briefly describe how the course addresses EACH of these SLOs, + demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental laws and principles of science and interrelationships among science and technology disciplines; Physical Geology takes fundamental laws of physics, chemistry, and biology and uses them to understand the nature and history of the Earth. By its nature, it is interdisciplinary and an ‘emphasis is placed on how geologists use science and technology to view the Earth * demonstrate a broad understanding of various natural phenomena that surround and influence our lives; In this course, we study the physical structure of the Earth, why natural phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes occur where they do and what controls their size and destructive capabilities, the erosional and depositional work of rivers and glaciers, and how many of these phenomena are related to Plate Tectonics. * describe how scientists approach and solve problems including an understanding, of the basic components and limitations of the scientific method; and We emphasize the work that geologists do in this course, how we identify problems and possible solutions, using the scientific method. For example, the development of the theory of Plate Tectonics is used as a model of how the scientific method is used, taking what was once considered a crazy idea to a well accepted scientific theory, using geologic observation and advances in technology. * solve problems and draw conclusions based on scientific information and models, using critical thinking and qualitative and quantitative analysis of data and concepts in particular to distinguish reality from speculation. This course has a required laboratory and it is in this part of the course that students hone their observation skills, solve scientific problems using developed skills, and model work that a “real” geologist might do. In the lecture part of the course, we develop critical thinking skills and encourage a skeptical approach to scientific claims, to use scientific skills learned in the course to determine for themselves what are reasonable and unreasonable claims.With this submission, you agree that this course meets ALL of the Student Learning Objectives in the designated area. The SLOs are available at http://gened.un edu/forms.php Submitted by: se masaal 3g Maple a Lal Departm Chai ctor le Approved by: Mbtbihth Cures © Sovwness DAL. ilely College Dean Signature DatePHYSICAL GEOLOGY 1170 Fall 2009 Dr. Robert D. Shuster Lecture: 1:00-2:15 PM DSC 169 huster@unomaha.edu Lab: Open (see other page) Office : DSC 265 Phone : 554-2457 Office Hours : 8:30 - 9:30 AM; 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM; or by appointment ‘Text : Essentials of Geology, Lutgens & Tarbuck - 10" Edition Lab Text: Physical Geology Lab Manual - by Engelmann, Maher, Shuster, & White Course Outline Chapters Part I. Introduction, Minerals, Igneous Processes and Igneous Rocks, 123.4567 Volcanoes, Weathering, Sedimentary Rocks, Soils, Metamorphic Rocks eeeseenet EXAM #1 — October 6 «renee Part 2, Geologic Time, Streams, Groundwater, Glaciers, Water Analysis 18, 9,10,11 ‘seaaxeees EXAM #2 — November 10 sexes Part 3. Structural Geology, Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, other stuff 17,1415 weretsctict FINAL EXAM — December 15, 1-3 PM #80 Learning Objectives: My goal is that after successfully completing this courses, you will not only know more about your physical world, but you will understand how the application of what you have learned can make you more informed about important issues in your life. You should know the scientific method and understand the differences between theories and beliefs, to be skeptical of unusual claims, and to be able to apply critical reasoning to make informed decisions, Your observation skills will be sharper and I can guarantee that taking trips will change for you, as you ask questions about what you see. Field Trip: There will be a field trip associated with this course. It will ental traveling around the Omaha area on a Saturday morning observing some geologic features and processes that we will have talked about in class. ‘The date for this trip will be in October sometime. We will talk about this much more as we get closer to the date Policies on make-ups: If you must miss a test, and if you contact me soon enough before the exam, then arrangements can usually be made for you to take the exam early. If you miss an exam without making arrangements beforehand, then you must take a make-up exam that will be given during Prep Week — NO EXCEPTIONS . The make-up will be different in form (essay) and harder than the original test. on cheating: Cheating will not be tolerated in this class or in the laboratory and anyone caught cheating will automatically Fail the courseGrades: Your grade for this course will be determined by your performance on the three exams and the laboratory. Each exam will be worth 25% of your final score (total = 75%) and the lab will be the final 25% of your grade. It is possible that the averages will be scaled during the semester. If in doubt, please see me! Grade Average Grade. Average. Grade Average At 95-100 B 80-83 Cc 65-69 A 92-94 Be 75-79 D+ 64-65 A 87-91 Ct 73-74 D 50-63 Bt 83-86 e 70-72 F <50 Students with special needs; In accordance with UNO’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity: "Accommodations are provided for students who are registered with Disability Services and make their requests sufficiently in advance. For more information, contact Disability Services (EAB 117, Phone: 594-2872, TTY: 554-3799) or go to the website: www unomaha eclu/disability.” If you would like to take advantage of this, please see me. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 117L : SELF - PACED LAB. Room 284 DSC The laboratory for the Physical Geology course is a self-paced lab. This means that rather than having one two-hour lab scheduled at a specific time during the week, you may attend the lab during any of the 20 hours of lab scheduled each week. These hours are listed below. You must register for and attend the lab. The lab portion of the course constitutes 25% of the final grade. The amount of time you spend in the lab each week will depend on how quickly you complete the unit for that week and take the quiz for the unit. The lab procedures are described in the beginning of the lab manual. You should read this carefully before you come to lab. Lab assistants will be in the lab when it is open and the TA's will answer any questions you may have. You may take a quiz on each unit up to three times to improve a poor grade, but you may not take more than one quiz in a single lab period. Each time you repeat a quiz, the maximum score possible decreases one letter grade. It is to your advantage to complete the unit as, early in the week as possible. Each week one unit must be completed. The quiz for each unit must be taken by Friday of that week You may not begin a quiz. with less than 10 minutes remaining in the lab period. 11 of 14 labs will count towards your lab grade. The lab holds a maximum of 20 people. There will be a first come, first served policy. The teaching assistants for this lab are Bryce Marston and Gary Hansen. Monday: 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM Bryce 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 11 AM - 1:00 PM Gary 2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM Gary 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM Thursday’ 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM Bryce 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM Bryce If you have any questions, please ask!!!Schedule for lal Lab 1: Lab 2: Lab 3: Lab 4: Lab 5: Lab 6: Lab7: Lab 8: Lab 9: Lab 10: Lab 11: Lab 12: Lab 13: Lab 14: Physical Properties of Minerals Mineral Identification Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks Maps and Map Reading Rivers and Streams and Their Valleys Groundwater Glaciers Shorelines and Coastal Processes Descriptive Structural Geology Deducing Histories of Earth Movements Earthquakes and Associated Hazards Petroleum Geology