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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: EARTH SCIENCE FOR NON-MAJORS I
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Course Prefix & Number: 1401
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Section Number: 0310
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Semester: Fall 2019
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 48
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. This laboratory-based
course accompanies GEOL 1301, Earth Sciences I. Activities will cover methods used
to collect and analyze data in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.
Lab fees apply
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
EXPLORING GEOLOGY 5th Edition by Stephen Reynolds, Julia Johnson, Paul Morin, Chuck Carter
ISBN-13: 978-1260092578
ISBN-10: 1260092577
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Eric Tangumonkem
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online
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Telephone Number:
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214-908-3963
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E-mail Address:
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etangumonkem@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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9
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Lab
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25%
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14
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Discussion
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20%
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19
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Quizzes
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25%
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1
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Final Exam
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35%
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Total
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100%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Develop an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and the scientific method.
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Be able to identify and describe a range of Earth materials, including rocks, minerals, soils, and fossils.
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Develop an understanding of the principles of geologic time, plate tectonics, as well as Earth’s evolution through geologic time.
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4
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Be able to interpret geologic features regarding Earth processes and cycles, including tectonic, water, and rock cycles. Specifically, be able to articulate the role erosion has played in shaping geologic features of this region of North America.
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Identify and evaluate the origin and nature of natural resources, as well as how human activity regarding natural resources impacts our lives, climate, and future generations.
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This course is an online course and runs Seventeen (17) weeks. Each week begins on Monday and ends at 11:59 pm EDT/EST on Sunday. Success in this course requires an in-depth study of each unit as assigned, timely completion of assignments, and regular participation in forum discussions.
- This is a fully online course. You are not required to login at specific times each week, however, assignments are due throughout the week and you must login throughout the week to complete the assignments.
- You should expect to spend more than required class time on this course to complete all assignments.
- Participation in the course is critical. Your success in this course will be the direct result of your participation for each assignment. Attendance will be taken but it is not part of your grade. You will be considered in attendance if you complete at least one assignment on by its’ due date.
- Late work should be the exception and not the rule and maybe downgraded at the discretion of the Instructor if accepted at all. Unless all work is submitted, the student could receive a failing grade for the course. Extensions may be granted for extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Instructor, and only for the length of time, the Instructor deems appropriate. The most important element of success in an online course is to communicate with your Instructor throughout the term.
- Labs will be completed in Canvas. Some labs require printing and/or use of pdf annotator. Canvas will have additional information to help you with the lab. If you do not understand something, you should use the discussion board and/or email me for help since portions of the lab will be on the exams.
- Conventions of “online etiquette,” which include courtesy to all users, will be observed.
- It is highly recommended that students keep electronic copies of all materials submitted as assignments, discussion board posts and emails, until after the end of the term and a final grade is received. When posting responses in a discussion forum, please confirm that the responses have actually been posted after you submit them.
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Modules
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Titles/Topics
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Text
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Assignments
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Due
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1
Start 08/27
End 09/01
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Introductions by students Student Orientation Familiarization with Syllabus
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Introduction Discussion Student Orientation and Syllabus quiz
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Introduction Discussion Student Orientation Quiz Syllabus Quiz
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09/01
09/01
09/01
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2
Start 09/02
End 09/08
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The Nature of Geology
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Ch. 1
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Discussion
Ch 1 Quiz
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09/0809/08
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3
Start 09/09
End 09/15
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Investigating Geologic Questions
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Ch.2
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Discussion
Ch 1 Quiz
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09/15
09/15
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4
Start 09/16
End 09/22
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Plate Tectonics
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Ch.3
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Discussion
Lab: Plate Tectonics
Ch.2 Quiz
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09/22
09/22
09/22
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5
Start 09/23
End 09/29
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Earth Materials
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Ch.4
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Discussion
Ch. 4 Quiz
Lab: Mineral Identification
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09/29
09/29
09/29
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6
Start 10/01
End 10/06
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Igneous Environments
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Ch.5
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Discussion
Lab: Igneous Rock ID
Ch. 5 Quiz
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10/06
10/06
10/06
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7
Start 10/07
End 10/13
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Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards
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Ch. 6
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Discussion
Ch. 6 Quiz
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10/13
10/13
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8
Start 10/14
End 10/20
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Sedimentary Environments and Rocks
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Ch. 7
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Discussion
Lab: Sedimentary Rock ID
Ch. 7 Quiz
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10/20
10/20
10/20
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9
Start 10/21
End 10/27
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Deformation and Metamorphism
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Ch.8
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Discussion
Lab: Metamorphic Rock ID
Ch. 8 Quiz
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10/27
10/27
10/27
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10
Start 10/28
End 11/03
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Geologic Time and Earth History
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Ch.9
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Discussion
Lab: Relative Age Dating
Ch. 9 Quiz
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11/03
11/03
11/03
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11
Start 11/03
End 11/03
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The Sea Floor and Continental Margins
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Ch.10
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Discussion
Ch. 10 Quiz
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12
Start 11/04
End 11/10
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Mountains Basins and Continents and
Earthquakes
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Ch.11
Ch.12
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Discussion
Ch. 11 Quiz
Ch.12 Quiz
Lab: Faults and Folds
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11/10
11/10
11/10
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13
Start 11/11
End 11/17
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Climate, Weather, Glacier, Coasts
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Ch.13
Ch.14
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Discussion
Ch. 13 Quiz
Ch.14 Quiz
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11/17
11/17
11/17
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14
Start 11/18
End 11/24
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Weathering, Soil, and Streams and flooding
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Ch. 15
Ch.16
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Discussion
Ch. 13 Quiz
Ch.14 Quiz
Lab: Rivers
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11/24
11/24
11/24
11/24
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15
Start 11/25
End 12/01
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Water, Energy and Mineral Resources
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Ch. 17
Ch.18
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Discussion
Ch. 17 Quiz
Ch.18 Quiz
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12/01
12/01
12/01
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16
Start 12/02
End 12/08
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Geology of the Solar System
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Ch.19
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Discussion
Ch.19 Quiz
Lab: Topography & Maps
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12/0812/08
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17
Start 12/09
End 12/14
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Comprehensive Final
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All Chapters
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Comprehensive Final
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12/12
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __11/01/2019_____________
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 403A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus.