Douglas Given, U. S. Geological Survey at Caltech Tu-Th 3:00-6:10 Office hours: 30 minutes after class on Thursdays or call for appointmentCaltech Office: (626) 583-7812 E-Mail:  Web Page URL: http://sites.google.com/site/givengeology1/ Class Syllabus COURSE PURPOSE This class will emphasize understanding the dynamic processes of the earth as we survey a broad range of physical geology topics. We will learn and apply the methodology, terminology, and techniques used by scientists. Lab work will give you hands-on experience with many aspects of mineralogy and geology. Concurrent enrollment in the field class, Geology 1F (geology field trips), is encouraged but not mandatory. "You can know the name of a bird in all the languages of the world, but when you're finished, you'll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird... So let's look at the bird and see what it's doing -- that's what counts." — Richard P. Feynman Stuff you need to buy  Charles Fletcher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Paperback ISBN: 978-0-471-22037-4 E-book ISBN: 978-0-470-91308-6 Save $$$ - buy or rent the text book cheaper online HERE or HERE (pay for FAST delivery, must arrive by week 3). Other required materials:
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Tutoring Schedule - Spring 2012 Geology tutors can be found in the Geology Workroom during the hours below. TBA Other Info Grading
Late assignments will be accepted for 1/2 credit.
IMPORTANT: The two main reasons students get D’s & F’s in this course. (It's NOT the tests.)1) Failure to complete weekly reading quizzes on time.2) Failure to complete or turn in lab assignments.Standard Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for PCC Geology 1 classesIn-class Etiquette
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