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GEOLOGY 1500: Introduction to Geology

This course studies the basic principles of geology, including laboratory study of minerals and rocks, structure of rock masses in the field, earthquakes, interpretation of geologic maps and evolution of natural landscapes.

• Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended

COURSE DETAILS

• Instructor:   Einstein
  • Email: EEinstein@taftcollege.edu or EinsteinE3@aol.com
  • Direct Mail: Evie Einstein, Taft College, 29 Emmons Park Drive,
    Taft, CA 93268
• Units: 4
• Class Dates: June 8 - July 30, 2009
• Textbook & Estimated Costs:
  • Rental Textbook: Tarbuck, Edward J., and Lutgens, Frederick K. Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005.
    ISBN: 0131148656 - Available for rental from the Taft College Bookstore.
  • Purchase: Ruhle, James L. Geology Laboratory Manual for Distance Education. Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2000.
    ISBN: 0757504809 - Available for purchase from the Taft College Bookstore. Price: $130.00.
• Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 12 hours per week reading chapters and lab exercises, viewing corresponding section on CD, viewing videos, writing answers to questions in text and on CD, answering questions for lab exercise, and designing and developing midterm and final papers/projects.
• Special Requirements:  This course is available by distance learning offline. Students should submit their work weekly by email (preferred) or U.S. Postal Service. Students at TCI should submit their work to the Taft College instructional aides. Students are encouraged to study in groups and assist each other in the learning process, but making sure that each person learns the subject matter.
• Assignments & Projects: Weekly chapter assignments; weekly lab assignments; one midterm project; one final project
• Proctored Exams: No
• Course Syllabus: (PDF format, file opens in a new window)

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.