WINTER session 2011 Professor: Dr. Alessandro Grippo, Ph.D.   geol 4 - physical geology (with lab) Last Updated  •  February 5, 2011 1204 - GEOL 4, PHYSICAL GEOLOGY with Lab This is a general education class that introduces students to the basic elements of geology. After an analysis 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 consists of two parts: lecture and lab. You need to pass both in order to pass the class. The class is accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology. Still, during such an intense, fast-paced session as this 6-weeks Winter course, you will need to pay constant attention to the materials discussed in class and dedicate a considerable amount of time to work with, and study, the class materials. The class pace is intensive (more than four hours a day for four days a week), and you can not afford to be absent or miss work. Absences will not only affect the grade but also your overall grasp and understanding of the subject. Class Hours : Lab: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8.00 - 10.05, Drescher Hall 136 Lecture: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.15 - 12.20, Drescher Hall 136 Textbooks : Lab: R. M. Busch, Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, 7th edition Lecture: C. C. Plummer and D. H. Carlson, Physical Geology, 12th edition (2008), McGraw Hill Exams: 1 - Thursday, January 13, 2011: study guide (available since January 10, 2011) 2 - Thursday, January 27, 2011: study guide (available since January 25, 2011) 3 - Thursday, February 10, 2011: study guide (available since February 5, 2011) last updated: February 5, 2011 Los Angeles, CA © Alessandro Grippo 1994-2011 Back to Top | Back to Home Page