Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM, 3M71

Laboratories: Friday 9:30 - 11:20 AM; 13:30 - 15:20 PM, 5L15

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course surveys the elements of stratigraphy, structural geology, earthquakes, historical geology and volcanism within the unifying concept of plate tectonics. Labs demonstrate the methods of determining the characteristics of major geological structures as they typically appear on maps and photos. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To provide the student with a sound knowledge of the physical geology of the earth's interior, and the major processes which operate within the earth.

LABORATORIES:

The labs in Physical Geology are considered integral parts of the course and will be presented as such. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend all scheduled labs. 

Final grades will be assigned on the basis of accumulated numeric marks allocated throughout the term; letter grades are usually determined using the following groupings as guidelines: 90-100% = A+; 83-89 = A; 80-82 = A-; 75-79 = B+; 70-74 = B; 65-69 = C+; 55-64 = C; 50-54 = D; less than 50 = F. Note, the numeric boundaries separating letter grades may be adjusted at the demand of the Departmental Review Committee or the University Senate.

Alternate test dates will be considered in the most exceptional cases and for legitimate reasons only. Requests must be submitted in writing to the Instructor no later than 1 week prior to the scheduled test date. Only then will your request be considered. If you miss a test, you must contact the instructor in person (not by telephone and not by e-mail) immediately upon returning to the university. Documentation (i.e., evidence of illness or circumstances beyond your control) is required before alternate arrangements can be made. No exceptions will be made to these policies. You will not be asked to present your student identification card prior to writing the exam.

Note: You are granted one week to complete your laboratory assignments which are due by the beginning of each subsequent lab. Laboratory reports submitted later will not be accepted.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:

Please refer to the 2003-2004 General Calendar for additional dates and schedules.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the standards and regulations set out by the University of Winnipeg. The University Senate would like you to be particularly aware of the following academic regulations and policies published in the 2003-2004 General Calendar: APPEALS (Regulation VII-8, pp. 53 to 55); GRADING (Regulation VII-3, pp. 48), and; ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE (Regulation VII-7, pp. 51 to 53).  

TEXTBOOK: Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Stephen Marshak (2001), W.W. Norton & Company (ISBN: 0-393-97423-5)

LAB MANUAL: Geology Lab Manual  (Bill Rannie) 

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

The following table outlines the topics to be discussed during the lectures. The order of presentation is subject to change as circumstances dictate. 

 Delivery Date: Monday January 5 , 2004