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WEEK 1:
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Introduction to Mineral Physical Properties; Assignment
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WEEK 2:
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Economic uses of Minerals; Examination of Specimens
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WEEK 3:
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Labor Day Holiday
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WEEK 4:
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Examination of Species; Mineral quiz
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WEEK 5:
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Exam 1: Mineral Test
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WEEK 6:
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Introduction to Igneous Rocks
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WEEK 7:
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Fall Break
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WEEK 8:
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Examination of specimens; Igneous quiz
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WEEK 9:
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Exam 2: Igneous Rock Test
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WEEK 10:
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Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks; Examination of
Specimens
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WEEK 11:
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Examination of Specimens; Classification; Sedimentary
Quiz
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WEEK 12:
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Exam 3: Sedimentary Rock Test
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WEEK 13:
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Introduction to Metamorphic Rocks; Classification; Examination
of Specimens
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WEEK 14:
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Examination of Specimens; Metamorphic Quiz
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WEEK 15:
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Exam 4: Metamorphic Exam
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WEEK 16:
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Makup exams
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V. Text (Required)
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LAB: Haywick, D. 1999. Earth Materials: an introductory
laboratory manual for students in GY 111. University of South Alabama
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VI. Procedures for Assessing Student Performance
& Policies
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Grade Calculation Percentages:
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Assignments: 10%
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Mineral Test: 20%
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Igneous Rock Test: 20%
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Sedimentary Rock Test: 20%
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Metamorphic Rock Test: 20%
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Attendance: 10%
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Grading: A=90+, B=89-80, C=79-70, D=69-60, F= <60
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NOTE: Quizzes
are counted as extra credit for the following specimen test. For example,
if you make 7 out of 10 points (70%) on the mineral quiz, 7 points on a 100
point scale will be added to the raw score of the following Mineral Test.
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Changes in Course Requirements:
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Since all classes do not progress at the same rate, the
instructor may wish to modify the above requirements or their timing as
circumstances dictate. For example, the instructor may wish to change the
number and frequency of exams, or the number and sequence of assignments.
Students will be given adequate notification of such changes. Although
course requirements may be modified, they will still preserve the
original course objectives and spirit.
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Missed exams\ lateness penalty\attendance:
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The reason for producing a syllabus is to give students
advanced notice of exams and assignment due dates. Translation:
there is no excuse for turning lab assignments in late. As such you will
receive an "0" if you do not turn in
your lab assignment by the due date. If you have a legitimate excuse for
missing an exam (i.e. medical problem), you will be permitted to complete a
make-up during the last week of classes provided that you show me a signed
certificate from a physician stating that it was impossible for you to make
the exam. The make up exam will typically consist of essay questions.
Attendance of
course lecture and laboratory meetings is required. Attendance will be
taken by the instructor with a seating chart at the beginning of class. If
you are late and miss the seating chart roll you will be counted absent.
Please sit in the same location after the 1st week of class. I
will keep track of your attendance as a percentage of possible days in
attendance. For example, if a MWF class meets a total of 45 times, and you
missed 8 classes according to the seating chart roll your attendance score
will be (45-8)/45*100=82%. I will not take attendance during the 1st
week of class.
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Classroom/Laboratory
Rules and Etiquette
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- No
active Laptop/Cell phone/Calculator computers are allowed during
lectures. Notes are to be taken with pen and paper.
- No
food is to be consumed during lecture or labs. No disposable drink
containers are allowed- liquids must be contained in spill-proof
containers.
- Door
code combinations are to be shared only among current students. Do not
give access codes to students not enrolled in the current class.
- Department
computer resources are to be used only by Earth Science majors for
class assignments. Do not give out computer passwords to non-majors.
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not use the faculty podium computers in classrooms unless specifically
cleared by your instructor.
- If
food/drink is consumed in the classroom during off hours please
dispose of the trash in trash cans.
- If
you remove lab specimens from the classroom please return them to
their proper place.
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Classroom
Disruption
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Disruption of lectures or labs will not be tolerated.
This includes habitually arriving late for class or disrupting class with
cell phones or personal conversations. For more information regarding what
constitutes class disruption see: http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicdisruption.shtml
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Honor Policy:
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Unless explicitly stated otherwise in course assignments,
all assigned work in this course is to be completed by students
independently. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating are academic matters;
accordingly, no credit will be given for work in which they are involved.
In addition, incidents of this nature may be reported to other appropriate
authorities for further disciplinary action. (See Student Academic Conduct
Policy: http://www.southalabama.edu/academicaffairs/studentacadconduct.pdf
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Disability Policy:
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If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic
accommodations, please notify the instructor/professor and provide certification
from Special Student Services. (OSSS is located in Room 270 of the Student Center (460-7212). The USA
non-discrimination policy link that includes a disability statement is
below:
http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/nondiscrimination.shtml
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VII. Instructor for Course & Policies
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Instructor: David Allison
Office: Room 344 LSB
Office Hours: http://www.usouthal.edu/geography/allison/CurrentSchedule.pdf
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VIII. Bibliography
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Grotzinger, J., Jordan, T., Press, F. and Siever,
R., 2007, Understanding Earth (5th ed.), W.H. Freeman and Co., New York, ISBN
0-7167-6682-5
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JagSuccess
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JagSuccess is an early alert'
program to give feedback to students having academic difficulties in 100
200 level classes. For the full USA statement on this program
refer to the below link:
http://www.southalabama.edu/academicsuccess/jagsuccess.shtml
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