SUMMER session 2010 Professor: Dr. Alessandro Grippo, Ph.D.   GEOL 1 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Last Updated  •  July 24, 2010     This is a general education class that introduces students to the basic elements of geology. After an exam of the foundations of the Theory of Plate Tectonics, we will quickly move on to a physical/chemical approach to minerals and rocks, and then to the analysis of the physical environments where these rocks are found. The course will include a short discussion on geological time. The class will be accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology. Still, during such an intense, fast-paced session as this 6-weeks Summer course, you will need to pay constant attention to the materials discussed in class and to dedicate a considerable amount of time to work with,, and study, the class materials. 1402 - GEOL 1, PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Class Hours: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00-10:05, Drescher Hall 205 from June 21 to July 29, 2010 Textbook: C. C. Plummer and D. Carlson, Physical Geology,12th edition (2008), McGraw Hill Exams: 1 - Thursday, July 1, 2010, 8:00 sharp in DH 205: study guide (available since June 28, 2010) 2 - Thursday, July 15, 2010, 8:00 sharp in DH 205: study guide (available since July 10, 2010) 3 - Thursday, July 29, 2010, 8:00 sharp in DH 205: (Final Exam, including a cumulative part): study guide (available since July 24, 2010) © Alessandro Grippo 1994-2010 Los Angeles, CA Back to Top | Back to Home Page