ES202 Physical Geology

ES202 Principles of Geology
(Sedimentary Systems and Earth Surface Processes)

Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)

ES202 Winter 2013 Class Syllabus

2012-2013 Finals Schedule

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Class Notes

The class notes are organized according to their order of occurrence throughout the term. They are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Format. Acrobat Reader is invoked as a plug-in within the web browser environment. It is available on most machines at WOU. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free by returning to Taylor's Home Page

Exam study guides will be included as the term progresses. Please check future postings as exam time approaches

1. Introduction / Overview of the Earth
2. Overview of Scientific Methods and Techniques
3. Quick Tour of Rocks and Minerals

Link to Rock Cycle Animations

Mineral Species Defined (for the biologists who question the use of the term "species" with minerals)

4. Quick Tour of Plate Tectonics
5. Intro to Sedimentary Rocks
6. Sedimentary Structures and Environments
7. Intro to Topographic Maps
8. Geologic Time and Stratigraphy

Geologic Time Scale (MacRae, 1996)

Geologic Time Scale (DNAG, 1983)

Geologic Time and Radiometric Dating Video Exercise

9. Introduction to Landscape Analysis
10. Soils and Mass Wasting

Weathering, Soils and Mass Wasting Video Exercise (Earth Explored)

11. Rivers and Fluvial Systems
12. Hydrologic Cycle
13. Groundwater / Karst Processes

In-Class Practice Hydrology Problem - include as homework in lab portfolios

14. Glacial Processes and Climate Change
15. Desert Processes and Landforms
16. Coastal Processes and Landforms

Class Homework Assignments

Homework Instructions:

(1) Clicking on the link at the end of this section will take you to a web-based course management software called "Moodle".
(2) Once at the site, choose the "Login" option at the upper right of the page.
(3) Enter your WOU student server username (the one you use for WOU email or to get to your "H:\" drive).
(4) Enter the last four digits of your student ID V-no. for the password (unless if you have already changed it).
(5) Once you are logged in, look for the "Change Password" icon...but DON'T FORGET IT.
(6) Click on the "Homework Assignment" icon.
(7) Click on the homework assignment you wish to complete, and begin the online assignment.
(8) You may stop and begin the assignment as many times as you wish, once you "submit for grading", you will receive feedback and can rework the questions.
(9) Make sure you print a hard copy of your homework answers and/or save them as a file on your local drive!

Note: Pay attention to the availability dates. You have unlimited time and an unlimited number of tries to correctly answer and submit the questions.

Note: Print your questions and answers from the browser icon... this will be your written record of completing the assignment. This will also serve as your study guide!

Click Here to Go to Moodle and the ES202 Homework Page

Marshak Essentials of Geology - Chapter Summaries (Moodle Resource with Key Words)

Moodle User Notes (Scott Carter, 2009)

Moodle User Notes (Scott Carter, 2010-11)

Instructions for WOU Terminal Server Access from Home