Historical Geology Laboratory 103L (last updated 4/02/09)

Instructor: Cassandra Strickland, cstrickland@columbiabasin.edu

Spring 20098, T/Th 11:30 to 1:20

Prerequisites: Geology 101/1011 or instructor permission

Concurrent Enrollment: Geology 103 Historical Geology

Course Description: Historical geology is a dynamic study of the origin of the Earth. This includes Earth’s continents, atmosphere, oceans and life. In this laboratory, we will study the processes of fossilization and fossil identification. In addition, we will learn geologic mapping and correlation skills, and participate in at least one field trip.

Spring Quarter 2009 Schedule: (This schedule is subject to be re-arranged)

Week	Topic	Chapter
April 7^th , 9^th	Understanding geologic time	Game
April 14^th , 16^th	Sedimentary Rock Identification	If you still have your Hamblin/AGI text, use the sedimentary rock exercise/chapter
April 21^st , 23^rd	Interpreting Cross-Sections and Reading Stratigraphy	Handout
April 28^th , 30^th	What is a Fossil, & Fossilization Processes	Handout
May 5^th, 7^th	Mid- Term Practical
May 12^th, 14^th	Plants and Animals of the Past
May 19^th, 21^st	Paleozoic Life	Handout
May 26^th, 28^th	Mesozoic Life	Handout
June 2, 4^th	Alternate meeting days (no tues/thurs) 2-day Field Trip – Friday 5^th, Saturday 6^th	handout
June 9^th, 11^th	Cenozoic Life	Handout
June 16^th, 18^th	Fossil Identification Test Final tba

FIELD TRIP: Trip to Eastern Oregon’s John Day Fossil Beds! June 5^th & 6^th . Meet at college @ 6:45 am, be ready to go by 7:15!

LABS: Are worth 10 pts each. Labs are either due the week AFTER it is assigned, or at the end of a given lab period. See instructor for details. Attendance is REQUIRED for all labs. There is no make-up.

TESTS: 50 pts each, and cover lab material.

Quizzes: Are held at the beginning of the hour each week, except test weeks, and will cover the material from the previous week. If you are late to class…you don’t get to take the quiz, and receive a zero. Lowest quiz score will be dropped.

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