GEOL 1010-001: Introduction to Geology Fall 2009 MWF midday and 2 pm Benson Room 180

Roger Bilham email: bilham at colorado dot edu.

Office hours: Mon.Wed. Fri. 1 pm to 2 pm Rm 462 Top floor Benson Geology Building.

Text: : Essentials of Geology - Marshak

Course Instructors: Roger Bilham (August to 16 Oct 2009 ) and Anne Sheehan (from 19 Oct 2009 to December)

Syllabus first half note: this may be updated from time to time

The objective in the class is to understand the principles of scientific enquiry in general, and that of geological enquiry in particular. By the end of the class you will be familiar with the methods we use to study the earth and the processes at work on the surface and at depth. A result of this class you will be able to recognize rocks, minerals, geological features and processes on the planet upon which we live.

During class there will be occasional clicker questions on materials discussed that day and in previous days.

Class grades will be based on a score for each half of the class (50%) that will be summed to provide a final percentage (100%) from which a grade will be assessed.

In the first half of the class there will be two written quizzes (10% each), and a final exam (30%). There is no extra credit.