GEOL 101L – Earth Science Lab

DETAILS Semester-hour credits: 1 Tuition: $149.50 Methods: DESCRIPTION The exercises in this laboratory course will give you the opportunity to apply many of the concepts studied in earth science. The emphasis of the first half of the course is to understand basic geological processes and identification of rocks and minerals. The emphasis of the second half of the course is on understanding basic oceanographic, meteorological and astronomical processes related to Earth Science. Each lesson exercise is divided into two parts. The first part begins with an introductory section that reviews key concepts and provides background information for the exercise problems. This part of the lab activity is designed to give a better understanding of key concepts and practice work. This part is not turned into the instructor. The second part is a summary/report page that is to be completed and sent to the instructor. Students are encouraged to review the associated material in the course text before beginning each exercise. A few supplies may be needed to complete the exercises: blue, green, and red pencils, a ruler scaled in both inches and centimeters, a compass, and a three-foot length of string. An inexpensive magnifying glass may be helpful reading some of the exercise maps. For a few of the exercises you will need access to a 10-inch diameter (or larger) globe and a small atlas with an index. REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Pinzke, Applications and Investigations in Earth Science, 6th Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009 ISBN 0-13-600007-X. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Fourteen (14) laboratory exercises, and completion of "Summary/Report Pages." DISCLAIMER: Tuition, credits, medium, description, instructors, books, materials, homework assignments, grading scale, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date status, please contact the Continuing Education staff.