Course Description: Geology 10

Format:

This is an online course.

1. Course website: http://gomyclass.com/geology10
2. Moodle e-Education learning platform http://www.eperalta.org/spring2010/login/index.php
3. E-text or print copy: Essentials of Geology, Tenth Edition by Frederick K. Lutgens; Edward J. Tarbuck
   CD/GEODe is required.

Content:

Geology means "the study of Earth." Two broad areas of the science of geology are (1) physical geology, which examines the materials composing Earth and the processes that operate beneath and upon its surface; and (2) historical geology, which seeks to understand the origin of Earth and its development through time.  This course covers both areas.  Course content is identical to that of the on campus course.  See class syllabus for course outline

In this course you will be studying:

• Minerals, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks,
• Volcanoes and other Igneous Activity
• Glaciers and Glaciation
• Earthquakes and Earth's Interior, Plate Tectonics
• Geologic Time and more...

This course will require:

• Advanced reading and comprehension skills.
• The ability to work independently
• A computer with internet access
• Email address
• Strong organizational skills
• Participation in Moodle , an e-Education platform.
• On campus final exam
• Field trips

This course will not require:

• Regular attendance in class on campus
• Advanced computer skills
• A hard copy of the text book (an online textbook is available as an option to the standard textbook - be sure you can obtain the required CD/GEODe it does not  come with the etext version.)
• Term Paper

Required Text:

Essentials of Geology, Tenth Edition by Frederick K. Lutgens; Edward J. Tarbuck, no CD is required (hard copy or online version) CD/GEODe is required.

What if I miss a test?

You must notify the instructor in advance if you will be unable to take a test on the assigned day.  Generally you will be given several days to access the quiz or exam.  If you miss a test, without notifying the instructor in advance, you cannot make it up. Once a test has been given, the answers have been revealed and it would not be fair to allow students to take it late. 

Check your Syllabus for test dates and look for conflicts in your own schedule.  Plan ahead for internet and computer problems, have a back up plan for computer access. 

Student Services at College of Alameda: http://alameda.peralta.edu/apps/comm.asp?$1=20046

What if I need help: 

The Tutorial Center, located outside Room L202C

Individual and/or group tutorial assistance by appointment or drop-in. All appointments must be made in person, and are limited to 60 minutes per session. Currently enrolled Peralta students are eligible for free tutorial services. Subject areas include, but are not limited to, English/ESL, mathematics, Spanish, sciences, business, and vocational studies.

Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 7pm, Fridays, 9am to 2pm.

The Open Lab/Electronic Classroom, Room L202D

Improved and enhanced computer software access available to students for word processing, internet, and college related software applications. Printing is available @ .10 cents per page. Please note, the Open Lab/Electronic Classroom is restricted to students COLLEGE RELATED USE ONLY. This is not a cyber cafe venue for personal use. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 7pm, Fridays, 8:30am to 2pm.

The Math Lab, Room L207

Group and individual mathematics tutorial services provided on a drop-in, computer lab setting. Hours of operation are, Monday through Thursday, 9am to 7pm, Fridays, 9am to 2pm.

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