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This course covers the study of structural geology and tectonics. It includes lectures, labs, and field trips to enhance learning. Attendance, exams, labs, and term papers contribute to the grading.
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GLY 3402: Structure/Tectonics Paul H. Wetmore Office: SCA 518 Phone: 974-4655 pwetmore@cas.usf.edu Office Hours: Tues. 2-4 pm, Wed. 10-12, and any time my office door is open or by appointment Sarah Kruse Office: SCA 232 Phone: 974-7341 skruse@cas.usf.edu Office Hours:
GEOL 2071: Structural Geology TAs: Adam Springer and Cosmin Stremtan SCA 520 Phone: 974-5497 Email: amsprin2@mail.usf.educstremta@mail.usf.edu Office hours: They’ll let you know ASAP
GLY 3402: Structure/Tectonics Time/place Lecture CHM 313 Tuesday and Thursdays 11:00-12:15 Lab CHM 313 Thursday 2:00 to 4:50pm
GEOL 2071: Structural Geology Required Book and lab manual Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions, 2nd edition- Davis and Reynolds
Grading Attendance_(inc. quizzes)10% Exams_(2 each @ 15%)30% Labs + Field trip40% Term Papers_(2 each @10%)20% Note- a passing grade in the lab is a prerequisite for passing the course.
Attendance You are required to attend all labs and lectures. While we will not be taking role call each morning you can expect as many as 5 unannounced quizzes during the semester that will cover, in part, material present in class and not covered explicitly in the text books or show on PowerPoint presentations posted to Black Board. There will be no make ups for missed quizzes or exams unless the student has contacted the instructor before hand.
Field trip to Mojave Desert/Death Valley When: October 21st through October 25th Why: Because there is no substitute for seeing geology in the field. Do you have to go?: No, if you do go (and I strongly encourage each of you to go) you will be excused from three labs and you will be able to substitute one of the papers for a written discussion of the geology observed during stops on the trip. You will still be required to sit in on all the lab instruction but you will not have to complete excused lab exercise. We will be camping during the trip (4 nights) and weather may be quite variable (hot to cold and windy, rain is very unlikely). Much more on this to follow.
Term Papers 6 to 8 pages, double-spaced on a pre-approved topic. When:1st term paper: First draft is due on September 30th. The final draft will be due October 16th. You must also find two students to review your manuscript and you will need to review two others. All reviews must be turned in at the time the final draft is due. 2nd term paper: If you do not attend the field trip in October, you will need to write a 2nd 6 to 8 page term paper. You will need to choose a topic by October 28th and the final draft is due on December 2nd. A list of topics can be found on the last page of the syllabus. Pick your topic by September 2nd- First come, first server.
CHEATING Cheating is defined as attempting to represent another’s work as your own. The consequences for cheating will range from receiving a zero on the paper, lab, or exam to failing the course as well as discipline assigned by the department/college/university. We can assure you that the benefits are just not worth the potential consequences and we will be actively looking for evidence of cheating.
GLY 3402: Structural/Tectonics Lab When: Thursday 2-4:50 pm Attendance is mandatory Come to lab prepared… please read the appropriate materials provided on Blackboard before hand Supplies need: Pens, pencils, calculator, graph paper, protractor, triangle, and ruler Lab work: Labs due at the beginning of the next lab Working in groups and Cheating Grading You must pass the lab to pass the course!
