Southern
Connecticut State University
Earth Science 110
– Earth Sciences Section 02 & 03
Instructor: Thomas Van Biersel (vanbierselt1@southernct.edu)
Office/Phone: Morrill 214C/(203) 392-5842
Office Hours: TR 4:00-5:30
and MW 11:00-12:00 (or by appointment)
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Date |
Lecture Topic |
Reading |
Labs |
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1/21 |
Introduction to Earth Science |
Preface |
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1/23 |
Introduction to Astronomy |
Chap. 19 |
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1/28 |
Planetary Motion, the Seasons, the Solar System: Earth & Moon |
Chap. 19 |
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1/30 |
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#1 Measurements |
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2/4 |
The Solar System: Terrestrial, Jovian & Sun |
Chap. 20 |
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2/6 |
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#2 Horizon system |
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2/11 |
Astronomical Observations, Star System |
Chap. 21&22 |
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2/13 |
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#3 Celestial coordinates |
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2/18 |
Review & Lecture Exam I |
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2/20 |
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#4 Insolation and seasons |
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2/25 |
Intro. to Meteorology, Origin & Composition of the Atmosphere |
Chap. 14 |
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2/27 |
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#5 Weather instruments |
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3/4 |
Structure of the Atmosphere, Water in the Atmosphere |
Chap. 14&15 |
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3/6 |
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#6 Weather maps |
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3/11 |
Atmospheric Circulation, Severe Weather |
Chap. 16 |
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3/13 |
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Chap. 17 |
#7 Topographic maps |
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3/18 |
Review & Lecture Exam II |
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3/20 |
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#8 Minerals |
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3/25 |
Spring Recess |
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3/27 |
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Spring Recess |
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4/1 |
Introduction to Geology, Elements, Minerals |
Chap. 1 |
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4/3 |
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#9 Rocks (igneous) |
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4/8 |
Rock Cycle |
Chap. 2 |
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4/10 |
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#10 Rocks (sed. and meta.) |
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4/15 |
Geologic Processes, Earth Interior & Earthquakes |
Chap. 3&6 |
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4/17 |
Review & Lecture Exam III |
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#11 Earthquakes |
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4/22 |
Introduction to Oceanography, Origin & Properties of Seawater |
Chap. 12 |
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4/24 |
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#12 Salinity and density |
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4/29 |
Seafloor, Plate Tectonic |
Chap. 7&12 |
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5/1 |
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#13 Tides |
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5/6 |
Ocean Currents and Circulation, Waves & Coastline |
Chap. 13 |
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5/8 |
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#14 Ocean floor |
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5/13 |
Sec 02 Lecture Exam IV (6:00-8:00 pm) |
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5/15 |
Sec 03 Lecture Exam IV (7:30-9:30 pm) |
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Topic: The sciences pertaining to the earth and its place in the universe. Major aspects of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy are considered.
"the
earth is not finished, but is now being, and will forevermore be re-made”
Charles
Richard Van Hise
Required Texts: Earth Sciences by Tarbuk & Lutgen (Pearson Education)
Introduction to Earth Sciences ESC 110 Lab Manual by Drobnyk & Others (Southern Connecticut State University)
Grade: The final grade will be based on the following:
š four one-hour lecture exams (15% each)
š five in class short quizzes based on current events (2% each)
š lab exercises (30%)
No make-up exams, quizzes or exercises will be given (unless for documented medical reasons in accordance with university policies). Exams will not be returned to the student but can be viewed during the instructor’s office hours
Note: This syllabus is meant to be a guide to the topics that will be covered in this course. Coverage of individual topics and exam dates may be adjusted during the semester; any changes will be announced in class.
Attendance: There will be no make-up labs or lectures. It is the student’s responsibility to attend all scheduled lectures or to make other prior arrangements with the instructor. Laboratory attendance is mandatory. Any three unapproved absence from lab will result in one letter grade penalty. No late work will be accepted. No “Extra Credit” will be given.
Policies: Students are expected to behave in accordance with the SCSU Student Code of Conduct.
Students with Disabilities: As a student with a disability, before you may receive course accommodations in this class, you will need to make an appointment with the Disability Resource Office located in EN 15 to arrange for approved accommodations. However, if you have other information you would like to speak with me about, such as emergency medical information, or arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment as soon as possible.