Hi students!

My name is Jill Lockard and I am excited to serve as your online instructor for Physical Geology Lecture.

I am originally from Canada and moved to Arizona to do my graduate work at Arizona State.  I've been in California for 12 years now and am enjoying exploring the geology here.

I'm looking forward to sharing some geology with you, and to get you started here are a couple volcano pictures I took when I was in Italy a few years ago.

Explore the rest of this Welcome Syllabus to learn more about our course before it starts. Tabs are found at the top of the page, or by clicking on the menu icon (three lines) in the upper-left of the screen on mobile devices.

Prof. Lockard

What you can expect from me:

1. I will provide a clear, well-organized course designed to help you meet the learning outcomes in meaningful ways.

2. I will use a variety of multimedia tools and assignment types to provide different ways to engage with course content and demonstrate your learning.

3. I will enforce due dates to help you stay on track while providing a 48-hour grace period with a small late penalty for graded video quizzes and module quizzes. Because discussions depend on timely interaction with classmates, they do not include a grace period.

4. I will provide timely grades and constructive feedback so you know where you stand and how to improve.

5. I will be actively engaged and foster a respectful, supportive learning environment where you feel safe to share ideas.

6. I will check in if I notice you may need support, and I’ll do my best to connect you with resources.

7. I will treat you with dignity and respect, and I will help you navigate real-life challenges within course and college policies.

8. I will make mistakes sometimes, and when I do, I’ll reflect, take responsibility, and keep growing, just as I ask of you.

What I will expect from you:

1. You will strive to be an active participant in this course and do your best to meet due dates.

2. You will keep an open line of communication so I can better understand how to support you.

3. You will regularly contribute to discussions and collaborative work, giving others time to reflect and respond to your ideas.

4. You will treat your peers with dignity and respect. We are all here to learn.

5. You will approach technology with patience. There will be hiccups, but we’ll work through them together.

6. You will complete your own work and follow the course Artificial Intelligence Policy. When AI use is permitted, you will use it only in the allowed ways and provide any required disclosure and citation.

7. You will give yourself grace. Mistakes are part of the process; use them as a chance to learn and grow.

8. You will bring curiosity and a willingness to engage, even when the material feels unfamiliar or challenging.