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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: EARTH SCIENCE FOR NON-MAJORS II
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Course Prefix & Number: 1402
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Section Number: 0340
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Semester: Summer 2021
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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):
Extension of the study of geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards, and climate variability. This laboratory-based course accompanies GEOL 1302 Earth Sciences II. Activities will focus on methods used to collect and analyze data related to natural resources, hazards, and climate variability.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
EARTH SCIENCE 15th Edition by Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
ISBN-13: 978-0134609935
ISBN-10: 9780134609935
An online lab manual is provided free of charge
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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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8
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Lab
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25%
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5
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Discussion
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20%
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15
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Quizzes
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25%
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2
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Exams
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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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Explain the operation of Earth’s geologic systems and the interactions among the atmosphere, the geosphere, and the hydrosphere, including meteorology and oceanography.
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Compare properties and motions of objects in the solar system.
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This course is an online course and runs five weeks and a half (51/2) weeks. Each week begins on Monday
and ends at 11:59 pm EDT/EST on Sunday. Success in this course requires 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 may be 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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Topics
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Chapters
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Assignments
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Due Date
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1
Start 07/14
End 07/18
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- Introduction to Earth Science
- Matter minerals
- Rocks
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Ch. 1,2 &3
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- Discussion 1
- Canvas quiz
- Assignment 1
- Ch. 1,2 &3 Quizzes
- Lab 1
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07/18
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2
Start 07/19
End 07/25
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- Plate Tectonics
- Mountain building
- Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards
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Ch. 4,5,6 &7
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- Discussion Board 2
- Ch. 4,5,6 & 7 Quizzes
- Lab 2
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07/25
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3
Start 07/26
End 08/02
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- Agents of change
- Sedimentary Environments and Rocks
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Ch. 8,9 &10
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- Ch. 7,8,9 & 10 Quizzes
- Lab 3
- Midterm Exam (Module 1,2 &3)
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08/02
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08/01
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Midterm Exam
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Midterm Exam
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Midterm Exam
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08/01
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4
Start 08/02
End 07/04
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- Geologic time
- Earth History
- The dynamic ocean
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Ch.11,12,13,14 &15
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- Assignment 4
- Discussion Board 3
- Ch.11,12,13,14 &15 Quizzes
- Lab 4 &5
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08/08
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5
Start 08/09
End 07/11
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- The Atmosphere: Composition, structure, and temperature
- Weather and Climate
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Ch. 17 & 18
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- Assignment 5
- Discussion 5
- Ch. 17 & 18 quizzes
- Lab 6 & 7
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08/15
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6
Start 08/09
End 08/19
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- Modern Astronomy
- Touring our Solar System and Beyond
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- Ch.21,22,23,14 &24 Quizzes
- Lab 8
- FINAL EXAM
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08/19
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _08/05/2021______________.
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______________________________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
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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COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Summer 2021
Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on June 2, 2021, and are subject to change as conditions change.
Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty, and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021, and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: We recently faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or makeup missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the summer 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html