Fundamentals of Geology
EEES 2100-001, Fall
Dr. Richard Becker
richard.becker@utoledo.edu
Office: BO 3007E, Lab BO3004
Meets: Tu, Th 8:00-9:50
BO 1006 or BO 1010 as announced
Office Hours: Tu 10:00-12:00, Wed, 1:00-4:00, or by appointment
In this course you will learn about the Earth’s materials and what
makes it up, the Earth’s processes, and Earth’s history. You will have
the opportunity to do this through readings, lectures, computer labs,
and hands on exercises. You will be able to demonstrate your
understanding through web based assignments, computer labs, field
trips, in class discussions and exams.
By the end of the course you should be able to explain
- How the Earth was formed
- What the Earth is made of
- How the components of the Earth arranged
- What the dominant processes acting on the Earth are
- How and where those processes affect the Earth
- How those processes affect you
- How the Earth has changed through time, and the stages of the earth’s evolution
Required Texts: Earth
Field Trips:
Geology is a subject that is best learned through a combination of
methods, including field excursions to see the rocks, processes and
environments that are discussed in class. There 2 field trips
scheduled for this class. The first (Oct
5-7) will be to locations in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
Participation on this trip is a mandatory part of the class. The
second field trip in November is to Fossil Pak in Sylvania, and is
optional.
EEES 1020: Lab Course
Please be aware that there is a lab course EEES 1202: Physical Geology
Lab which gives further hands on experience. Though not required, this
1 credit course helps in understanding many of the concepts taught in
this class, and many students find it helpful to take during the same
semester as EEES 2100.
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http://www.utoledo.edu/catalog/2000catalog/admissions/academic_dishonesty.html
and
http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/provost/file/curriculum/academic_honesty_policy.ppt
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