PROFESSOR: Dr. Edward L. Crisp           Office: 3310

E-Mail: Ed.Crisp@mail.wvu.edu                 Phone: 304-424-8327

WEBSITE:  http://www.wvup.edu/ecrisp/crisphomepage.htm

OFFICE HOURS: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. T R; 2:30-3:30 p.m. M W; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. F; and by appointment.

TEXTS:  Laboratory Studies in Earth History, 9th Edition: Levin, Harold L. and Smith, Michael S.; 2008, McGraw-Hill Publishers, ISBN-13 9780073050720
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Geology 104 at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an introductory historical geology laboratory course designed to prepare students for further study in geology (those considering majoring in geology), as well as provide an introductory background in historical geology laboratory topics and methods for students majoring in other fields.

CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY:

GEOL 104. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY                                          1 HR.
The laboratory study of sedimentary rocks, fossils, correlation of rock units, interpretation of geologic maps, and local geology with field trips.  (2 laboratory hours per week) (Co-requisite Geol 103)

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT:

     It is your responsibility as a student to review the CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT statement that appears in the WVUP Student Handbook.  Your conduct in this course should follow the guidelines set forth in the Code of Student Conduct statement.

     Any conduct which disrupts the normal flow of classroom activity will not be tolerated.  As such this includes consistently coming to class late, engaging in conversation with fellow students while the instructor is lecturing, belligerent or disruptive activity directed towards others in the classroom, or any other activity that would reasonably be considered to disrupt classroom activities.  Turn off all cell phones (even vibrate) prior to entering the classroom, keep cell phones put away, and do not answer a cell phone in the classroom (even if you forget to turn it off and it rings or vibrates).  If you have to leave the classroom (to go to the bathroom or for any other reason) please leave and return to the classroom quietly, however you should only leave the classroom if absolutely necessary (I will discuss this activity with you if it becomes routine).  The Code of Student Conduct also prohibits all forms of dishonesty including, cheating, plagiarism, forgery, or knowingly furnishing false statements to college officials.  

SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT:

     West Virginia University at Parkersburg is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration.

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

     If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with the Office of Disability Services (424-8378)

CAMPUS SAFETY

     Upon activation of the building fire alarm, all building occupants must exit to a position of a minimum of 100 ft. safely away from the building.  If you will require assistance during an emergency evacuation, please contact the instructor so that arrangements can be made in advance.  All students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the locations of emergency exits.  Information concerning emergency exits is posted by or in each classroom. Students and instructors should also be familiar with the Color Code System and the Emergency Call buttons (College Paging System) that are located in each room on the main campus.  Information regarding the system and instructions for each individual emergency can be found in the Safety Plan, accessible only on campus through the college website or by contacting faculty, staff, or administration.  Questions regarding safety can be directed to the safety committee through the campus website at http://www.wvup.edu/safety/. 

LEARNING CENTER SERVICES

     The Learning Center is located in room 0404 and services are offererd to students free of charge, Monday through Friday.  Peer tutoring is open for scheduled and group sessions as well as unscheduled drop-in sessions.  Students can visit the Learning Center's website for more information at http://www.wvup.edu/Learning_Center/.

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THIS COURSE FOR SPRING 2010

     The last day to withdraw from this course is April 2.  If you remain registered for the course after that date you will receive a letter grade of A, B, C, D, F, FIW, or in some cases I.

SPECIAL SUPPLIES:

     Calculator (preferrably a scientific calculator, these are now relatively inexpensive)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance to all classes is highly recommended. If you must miss a class, please notify the instructor as soon as possible (preferably before you miss) at 424-8327 (if no answer, leave a message). If you do miss a class, it is your responsibility to cover the material, find out about class announcements, make arrangements for make-up of assignments missed (if make-up is allowed and practical, for example: a missed laboratory session will normally not be practical to make-up because it involves, in most cases, an extensive set-up or introductory explanatory remarks). Therefore, make-up of missed laboratory sessions will not normally be allowed unless there is a death in the family, absence because of approved university sponsored events, or severe illness).  A record of attendance will be maintained, but you will not be formally penalized for lack of attendance. However, because of material you miss, your grade may be adversely affected by excessive absences (excessive absences for this class is missing more than one laboratory session).

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TESTS! Preparing make-up material for tests is very time consuming for the instructor. Make-up will be allowed for valid excuses, such as severe illness (a note from doctor required), death in the immediate family, or excused university sponsored events. The student must make arrangements with the instructor before missing or immediately upon returning to class to arrange for a make-up exam, otherwise the grade for the missed exam will be recorded as a zero. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS POLICY LIGHTLY!
 

TESTING:

There will be two laboratory exams which will be given during the semester.  Each laboratory exam
will be of 2 hour duration.  The first laboratory exam will be given about mid-term time and will cover material covered in the first half of the course.  The second laboratory exam will be during the last laboratory session of the semester and will cover the material during the second half of the course.

BASIS FOR FINAL COURSE GRADE:

13  Laboratory Sessions (10 points each).............................................130 points

LAB EXAM I.................................................................................................60 points

LAB EXAM II................................................................................................60 points

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE.......................................................................250 points

GRADING SCALE:

Percentile Range For Course Grades

       >90.0% = A

80.0 to 89% = B

70.0 to 79% = C

60.0 to 69% = D

 < 60.0% = F
 

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG
GEOLOGY 104 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
TENTATIVE LABORATORY SCHEDULE - SPRING 2010 (this schedule is very tentative and may be changed during the semester).

LAB 1.  Introduction to Minerals (Handout) and Laboratory Safety Training.

LAB 2   Identification of Minerals (Handout) 

LAB 3.  Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks (Handout) and Exercises 19 and 20 in Lab Manual.

LAB 4.  Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks -Exercise 1 in Lab Manual

LAB 5.  Textural Clues to the History of Sediment - Exercise 2 in Lab Manual

LAB 6.  Ancient Sedimentary Environments - Exercise 4 in Lab Manual

LAB 7.  Tectonic Settings - Exercise 5 in Lab Manual

LAB 8.  Laboratory Exam 1

LAB 9.  Age Relations and Unconformity - Exercise 7 in Lab Manual

LAB 10. Rock Units and Time-Rock Units - Exercise 8 in Lab Manual

LAB 11. Fossils and Their Living Relatives: Protists, Sponges, Corals, Bryozoans, and Brachiopods     Exercise 10 in Lab Manual

LAB 12. Fossils and Their Living Relatives: Mollusks, Arthropods, Echinoderms, Graptolites, and Plants - Exercise 11 in Lab Manual 

LAB 13. Fossil Indicators of Age, Environment, and Correlation - Exercise 12 in Lab Manual

LAB 14. A Brief Survey of the Vertebrates - Exercise 13 in Lab Manual

LAB 15.  Laboratory Exam 2