Course Objectives:We will study the large scale structure and dynamics of the planet Earth and the methods used to study it. The observations that led to the plate tectonic revolution will also be presented.
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Instructor: |
Prof. Vic DiVenere |
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Office: |
Pell Hall 229C (knock loudly on 227) |
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Tuesday & Thursdays after 2:00 or by appointment |
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299-2034 |
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Textbook: |
Global Tectonics (2nd Ed.) by Kearey and Vine |
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Department of Earth and Environmental Science: |
Room 133 Life Science, 299-2318 |
Course Objectives:
We will study the large scale structure and dynamics of the planet Earth and the methods used to study it. The observations that led to the plate tectonic revolution will also be presented.
Earth and Environmental Science Student Lounge:
Check it out. Pell Hall, room 129 E. It's a good place for lunch, studying, etc. There is a microwave, coffee pot, and a refrigerator.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism will be dealt with severely. All work presented on exams, homework, and papers must be your own. Any written passages not in your own words must be in quote marks with the source noted. In papers, the source of ideas presented, even in your own words, must also be cited. (see instructions for papers on web site)
Short Papers:
A short paper is required of all students presenting a summary of a scientific journal articles listing the critical points made. The journal article must be approved by Prof. D no later than March 23. Summary papers must be accompanied by the articles. Papers should be the equivalent of approximately 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced, plus references in a standard bibliographic format, and any figures. Sources must be cited in the body of the paper. (see sources and instructions for papers on web site). Summary papers are due no later than April 27.
Attendance, tardiness, and class participation will be noted and may affect your grade (for better or worse).
Cell Phones and Pagers:
All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the classroom.
Important Dates
March 9: Midterm Exam
March 23: article approvals due
April 13: No Class - Spring Break
April 27: summary papers due
May 4: Final Exam
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Grading: |
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| Papers (and any incidental exercises) | 30%
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| Midterm Exam | 35%
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| Final Exam | 35%
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Why are There Mountains? - Geosynclinal Theory (Chapter 1)
Continental Drift - Wegener and DuToit (Chapters 1 & 3)
Paleomagnetic Evidence for Continental Motions (Chapter 3)
Seafloor Spreading - A Mechanism - Plate Tectonics - and its Proof (Chapters 4 & 5)
Plate Tectonics - The Big Picture (Chapter 5)
Earthquake Seismology and the Structure of the Earth (Chapter 2)
Divergent Boundaries (Chapters 6 & 10)
Transform Boundaries (Chapter 7)
Convergent Boundaries (Chapters 8& 9)
The Mechanism of Plate Tectonics (Chapter 11)
History of Plate Motions (supplemental - see web notes)
Frontiers of Plate Tectonics (Chapter 5 & supplemental - see web notes)