Earth Science 102: Introduction to Earth Science, Fall 2008

Steve Dutch     Laboratory Sciences 463    Phone: 465-2246    e-mail: dutchs@uwgb.edu
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Steven Dutch, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
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Syllabus

Day Dates Lecture Topic Reading
Part I: The Solid Earth
TR

Sept. 2-4

How the Earth Works 1,2
TR

Sept. 9-11

What the Earth is Made of 7
TR

Sept. 16-18

Water on the Earth 9-12
TR

Sept. 23-25

Glaciers and Ice Ages 16.4
TR

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

Earthquakes and Volcanoes 5,6
TR Oct. 7-9 Mountain Building 4,6
R Oct. 9 MIDTERM I
TR Oct. 14-16 A Short History of Earth 8
Part II: The Oceans
TR

Oct. 21-23

Ocean Currents and Tides 13
TR

Oct. 28-30

Ocean Floors and Shorelines 13
Part III: The Atmosphere
TR

Nov. 4-6

Basic Properties of the Atmosphere 14
T

Nov. 11-13

Clouds and Moisture 15
TR

Nov. 18-20

Weather and Climate 16-17
R

Nov. 20 MIDTERM II

   
Part IV: Earth in the Universe
T Nov. 25 The Inner Solar System 2,3
R

Nov. 27-30

Thanksgiving  
T

Dec. 2

The Outer Solar System 2
RT

Dec. 4-9

Stars and Galaxies 2

Final Exam:  Dec. 16, Tuesday 10:30-12:30 Wood Hall 213

GRADING:

Midterm I 50 points   A 180+
Midterm II 50 points   AB 170-179
Final 100 points   B 160-169
Field Trip 10 points   BC 150-159
Attendance, Participation 10 points   C 140-149
Total 200 points   D 120-139

Exams are multiple choice, 1 pt. per question.
Because test questions are freely available to all (see below), grade breaks are firm, especially C/D and D/F.

Field trip will be held Saturday, October 25.

Text: McConnell and Others, The Good Earth


General Course Expectations


EXAM QUESTIONS

The test bank is available on line. These questions are provided as a convenience to students who want to know what sorts of questions I ask. Please note:


FIELD TRIP

Field trips leave from the Green Parking lot at 8:00 on the scheduled date and return about 4:15 P.M.

General Field Trip Guidelines

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