SCIENCE lB

INTRODUCTiON TO EARTH SCIENCE

TENTATIVE Eall 2004 Syllabus (Revisedi
Reedley College
Instructor:	Jennifer Gillespie, M.S. Geosciences; B.A. Geography; AA Social Science
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:00 - 4:00 pm and Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
E-mail:	ratherstormchase@yahoo.com

Course Objective
Welcome to Earth Science! The goal of this course is to introduce you to the fascinating subjects of basic geology and planetary science, and to provide you with a better understanding of Earth’s changing landscapes, and our planetary Solar System. We will explore many topics including mineral and rock identification, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers, coastal processes, and the other planets in our Solar System. Because this is a science course, great care will be taken to insure the material is presented dearly and interactively. The course is designed to equip you with the skills to interpret topographic maps; and identify minerals and rocks, landforms, areas of deposition and erosion; and coastal features. You will also be introduced to presentation approaches and ideas that you may incorporate into your future curriculums. One field trip Will be offered during the semester. One guest speaker may also be scheduled.

Reouired Textbook and Materials:	Bring your book to class, we will use it!

•	Lutgens, Frederick K. and Edward J. Tarbuck. Essentials of Geology; Eighth Edition

•	A set of colored pencils

Attendance
WANT TO PASS? THEN COME TO CLASS!!
Each class is packed with information you will need to pass your exams. You cannot rely solely on
your textbook for this one.
•	Attendance will be taken each day as required by Board Policy 4118.1(b).
•	Two weeks worth of absences (4 class periods) will get you dropped from the class.
•	If you leave class early, you will be marked ~ for that day pending your situation.
•	If you decide to drop the class, you must complete the drop process through the attendance office yourself. The instructor will not do it for you.
•	Students with good attendance and consistent on-time arrivals Will be awarded bonus points at the end of the semester. An easy way to improve your grade!!!

WE WON’T WAIT, SO DONTBE LATE!!
We have a lot to cover, so class will start on the hour. Being late = class disruption and missed
information. Be advised, there is a relationship between late arrivals and your attendance record.
•	2 Late arrivals = I absence.
•	It is best to arrive early and sign in right away to avoid being marked absent!
•	If you are late, enter the seating area from the back of the classroom to reduce disruption. Do not walk in front of the instructor.

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