[Earth Science] Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus: 

Earth Science 110 (#48383)                                                                                                    Instructor: Bev Berekian

T-Th 7:00 – 8:25pm                                                                                                         Email: Berekian_Beverly@sac.edu

Room: R-111                                                                                                                                  Berekian_b@auhsd.us                                                                                                                                                                            Dept. Phone: 714-564-6600

 

Textbook: EARTH SCIENCE by Tarbuck and Lutgens, 14th Edition (13th Edition ok) ISBN: 9781256682813 published by Pearson. Website: wps.prenhall.com/esm_tarbuck_escience_11

 

Quizzes: Up to six unannounced quizzes (~10 questions) will be given during the first 10 minutes of select classes throughout the semester. Questions will focus on covered material from lectures, videos, in-class activities, assigned reading and review concepts & questions (at the end of each chapter). No make-ups allowed.

 

Activities: Up to six in-class activities will be assigned in conjunction with relevant lectures. Activities may be designed for individual or group work and are to be completed by the end of that class period. No make-ups allowed.

 

Class Presentations: Each student is required to present on an approved topic to the class. Topics must be chosen from the GEOgraphics topics found in the textbook and are first-come, first-serve.

 

Exams: Three exams will be given, including the final exam and will cover new material only. Questions may originate from any material discussed during class and assigned readings. Each student must bring one AS-100 test form (100 question, gray test form with essay/work space on back) for each exam. All exams are closed note, closed book.

 

Attendance: Attendance is required. If you are late, it is your responsibility to get notes, assignments, and handouts. Exam makeups will only be allowed for excused absences (generally, due to health, serious family emergencies, religious observations, etc.). Excused absences must be accompanied by supporting documentation (e.g. doctor’s note) and I must be contacted with your valid reason before absence.

 

Extra Credit: Extra credit points (see list below) will be awarded based on satisfactory completion of written assignment(s) No more than 25 points will be awarded to any one student!

 

Orange County Astronomers*	10 pts	Tutoring Session*	5-10 pts
South Coast Geo. Society Meeting*	10 pts	Long Beach Aquarium	25 pts
LA Natural History Museum	25 pts	Raymond M. Alf Museum	25 pts
Dana Point Field Trip	25 pts
*May be repeated up to 25 points

 

Grading:	Planetarium Show	25 pts
	Class Presentation	25 pts
	Quizzes/Activities (10 @ 10 pts ea)	100 pts
	Exams (3 @100 pts ea)	300 pts
		Total   450 pts

 

A = 100 – 90% (450-405 pts), B = 89 – 80% (404-360 pts), C = 79 – 70% (359-315 pts),

D = 69 - 60% (314-270 pts), F = 57 – 0% (269-0 pts)

 

 

I reserve the right to adjust the grading scale. It will never be adjusted such that it lowers the letter grade of a student.

 

 

 

Student Learning Objective: By the completion of this course, students should be able to (1) Analyze and apply the scientific method to geologic problems, which will result in reasonable and logical conclusions; (2) Assess and evaluate the impact of natural processes such as earthquakes and volcanism on the human environment.

 

Electronic Devices: Unauthorized use of cell phones or other electronic devices during class will result in removal with no make-up options. Please turn your cell phone on silent during class, I will do the same.

 

Academic Honesty Policy: Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without autho- rization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

 

Procedures – In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an “Academic Misconduct Incident Report” form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.

 

There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of “F” for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student’s standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College.

 

In matters relating to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred. The Dean of Student Affairs will assist in all College-wide sanctions.

 

Academic Accommodation Statement: A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Learning Disabilities Program in The Village,VL-204 or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department. If you would like more information, visit http://sac.edu/StudentServices/DSPS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

 

 

Wk.	Date	TENTATIVE Scheduled Lectures/Events	Ch.	Deliverable
1	2/6   2/8	Intro to Earth Science; Matter & Minerals	1
2	2/13 2/15	Minerals	2
3	2/20 2/22	Rocks: The Solid Earth	3,4	Rocks and Mineral Activity
4	2/27	Plate Tectonics; Plate Tectonics Activity	7	PT Activity
4	3/1	EXAM 1
5	3/6   3/8	Earthquakes & Earth’s Interior	8
6	3/13 3/15	Volcanoes & Igneous Activity	9
7	3/20 3/22	Crustal Deformation & Mountain Building; Fault Activity	10	Fault Activity
8	3/27 3/29	Sculpting Earth’s surface	5,6
	4/3   4/5	Spring Break
9	4/10 4/12	Geologic Time; Earth’s History/Evolution; Rel. and Absolute Age Dating Activity	11	Dating Activity
10	4/17	EXAM 2
10	4/19	Oceans	14
11	4/24	Ocean Life	15
11	4/26	The Atmosphere; Layers of the Atmosphere Activity	16	Atmosphere Activity
12	5/1	Moisture, Clouds & Precipitation	17
12	5/3	Air Pressure & Wind; Weather & Storms;	18
13	5/8   5/10	World Climates & Climate Change	20
14	5/15	Origins of Modern Astronomy	21	Presentation Topics Due 5/10
14	5/17	Our Solar System; Light, the Sun & Observations	22, 23	Scaling the Solar System Activity
15	5/22	Planetarium
15	5/24	Class Presentations
16	5/29	Class Presentations
16	5/31	FINAL EXAM  (Exam 3)

 

Last Day to Add w/code	18 February 2018	Last Drop Date without 'W'	19 February 2018
Last Drop Date with 'W'	06 May 2018	Last Date to get Refund	18 February 2018

 

 

Meet Your Instructor:  Prof. Bev Berekian

 

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