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From : Robb Gillespie <[email protected]>
Subject : COGE - GEOS 2500 - 1020 Planetary Geology
To : Lauren Carney <[email protected]>,'Kathryn Wright' <[email protected]>,[email protected]@wmich.edu<[email protected]>
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COGE - GEOS 2500 - 1020 Planetary Geology
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 09:14 AM
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Hi Everyone:Attached is the requested: 1.) Syllabus, 2.) Schedule, and 3.) Catalog Description. Thissupports the request to change Planetary Geology GEOS 2500 to a new course numberGEOS 1020.
This semester, I used a new textbook just out on the market and re-organized the coursearound it's layout. The course is now more basic (introductory) in nature. Also, the newtextbook contains better illustrations which streamlines, simplifies and integrates keyconcepts. The old text (now out of print) was dated, an issue corrected by the new text.
I am also moving more of the course exams to the D2L system to allow for morelecture/discussion time in class. In-class clickers are still being used for ongoing quizzes.The course also has a customized web-page linking course materials with NASA's website,and providing access to power-point presentations from class and power-points developedspecifically for the web site.
The old version of the general course description in the catalog is still appropriated for therevised course, and I see no reason to change it at this point.
Robb Gillespie
Current Catalog Description.docx14 KB
Schedule - PLANETARY Spring 13.doc37 KB
Syllabus - PLANETARY Spring 13.doc75 KB
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
SYLLABUS
PLANETARY GEOLOGY GEOS 2500 - (CRN 13205)
(Fulfills Requirements as a General Education Area VI Course)
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the origin and geological diversity of the planets,
and other bodies that make-up our universe. Emphasis is placed upon
understanding how and why these planetary systems occur and operate, what
makes Earth so unique, how these systems affect people around the world, and
how geosciences and technology can be used to better understand our Universe.
Two lectures (1 hour/15 minutes each), 1 lab per week.
Schedules
Lecture: Dr. Robb Gillespie
Class time: 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Building: Rood Hall
Room: 2722
Lab #1 Mr. Andrew Macleod
Class time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Days: Thursday
Building: Wood Hall
Room: 1214
Lab #2 Mr. Andrew Macleod
Class time: 1:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Days: Thursday
Building: Wood Hall
Room: 1214
Instructor: Office Phone: E-mail
Dr. Robb Gillespie 3341 Rood Hall 269-387-536 [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. - or by Appointment
Mr. Andrew Macleod Graduate Student Offices – Rood Hall
Geosciences Department Office: 269-387-5485
Course Goals and Learning Outrcomes
The Principle goal is for the student to become familiar with and understand the
origins and geological diversity of our solar system.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the major components of our Solar System
Relate geological processes at work on Earth with those operating on other
planetary bodies
Understand the processes that give rise to these bodies and keep them
operating
Envision what makes Earth so geologically unique
Develop insight to current scientific efforts aimed at identifying, predicting,
and “managing” our Universe
Separate “fact” from “fiction” in the Hollywood/press portrayal of Planetary
Exploration
Other Related Courses (NOT pre-requisites for GEOS 2500)
Geos 1000 (Earth Studies)
Geos 1300 (Physical Geology)
Physics 1030 – Introduction to Sky and Solar System Lab, AND
Physics 1040 – Introduction to Sky and Solar System Lecture
Physics 1050 – Stars and Galaxies Lab, AND
Physics 1060 – Introduction to Stars and Galaxies Lecture
Required Textbook and Related Materials
Text – Exploring the Solar System by: Peter Bond
Wiley-Blackwell Publishers, 2012 (available in soft cover)
Clicker – i-clicker Student Response Control (clicker)
Lab Materials – Planetary Geology, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) – Spacelink on the Internet
Attendance and Participation in classroom discussions will be considered a
subjective element in assigning final grades. Your instructors reserve the right to
depart from the grading scale by raising grades for those whose classroom
participation is better than their exams, or by lowering final grades for those who
do not participate actively in lab projects or whose attendance is poor (eight or
more hours of absent time).
There will be opportunities to earn “Extra Credit” points in the form of
“additional” questions on the Unit Exams. There are no other extra credit
opportunities. No provision will be made to raise a grade through extra
assignments such as an essay, term paper, or a research or library project. To pass
the class, start early studying for exams, attending lectures and reading the
textbook. Be sure to attend and complete labs at your assigned time.
We will use i-clickers during the lecture portion of the to earn quiz question
points and participation points. These points will account for 20% of the student’s
grade. Be sure to have your i-clicker available for each lecture class. These can be
purchased at the bookstore along with your textbook.
Makeup Exams will be given only as absolutely needed. Prior explanation as to
why a regular exam can not be taken must be provided. Makeup exams may be
different from the regularly scheduled exam.
Evaluation
20% Lecture Quiz (i-clicker) Points
(Each quiz question is worth 2 points – 1 “participation” point for
simply answering the question - right or wrong, and 1 “correct” point
for the correct answer)
30% Lab Section – (collaborative activities and homework)
30% Unit Exam #1 (on-line exam)
Unit Exam #2 (on-line exam)
Unit Exam #3 (on-line exam)
Your Lowest Exam Grade from Unit Exams #1, 2 and 3 will be dropped –
This 30% EXAM portion of your final course grade will be the average of
your 2 best unit exams
20% Final Exam (comprehensive, full semester, in-class – Scantron exam)
You may NOT Drop the Final Exam grade
Final grades will be determined using the following scale:
Percentile Grade
93-100 A
85-92 BA
80-84 B
75-79 CB
68-74 C
63-67 DC
58-62 D
Below 58 E
SCHEDULE
Introduction
Part 1. Origins of the Solar System and How It Works (weeks 1-6)
Introduction - Overview of the course
Cosmic Perspective
Overview of the Solar System
Survey of Planets
Celestial Mechanics
Origin of the Solar System
o Big Bang, Star Formation
o Solar Nebular Theory, Condensation Theory
Meteorites
Comets
Exam #1
Part 2. Comets, Moon, Mercury, Earth and How it Works, and Venus (weeks 7-
11)
Our Moon
Mercury
Earth
o Earthquakes
o Earth’s Interior
o Plate Tectonics
o Rock Types
o Surficial Processes (Rivers, Mass Wasting, Glaciers, Deserts)
o Ocean Systems
o Atmosphere and the Origins of Life
Venus
Exam #2
Part 3. Rocky and Jovian Planets, Atmosphere and Life (weeks 12-15)
Rocky Planets
o Geology of Mars
Jovian Planets
o Geology of Jupiter
o Geology of Saturn
o Geology of Neptune
o Geology of Uranus & Pluto
Exam 3
Part 4. Large and Small Satellites, Beyond Our Solar System, Earth’s Destiny
(week 16)
Geology of Moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Exoplanets - Other Solar Systems
Earth’s Destiny
Final Exam
STATEMENT CONCERNING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
All laboratory work must be completed on an individual basis. The exception
comes if a group project has been assigned, in which case each person is expected
to be an equal participant in the group. Any attempt to circumvent individual work
by copying another person’s answers, providing answers to another person,
copying a project done by someone else during a previous semester, or operating
another person’s i-clicker for them will result in an automatic failing grade for that
exercise and a possible failing laboratory grade for the semester. All examinations
will be the exclusive work of each individual. Using hidden notes, electronic
information of any type, or copying another’s exam will result in at least a zero on
the exam and a possible failing grade in the course. If you arrive for an exam after
any other student has turned in their exam and left the room – then you have
missed that exam.
You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies
and procedures in the Undergraduate Catalog that pertain to Academic Integrity.
These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple
submissions, plagiarism, complicity, and computer and clicker misuse. If there is
reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be
referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. You will be given the opportunity
to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the
opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about
an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.
4/22/13 – 4/26/13 FINALS WEEK The final exam will be comprehensive covering the entire semester.
It will be a traditional “hard-copy,” Scantron exam that must be taken in class.
This will account for 30% of your grade.
4/22/13 Monday FINAL EXAM - 10:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
2722 Wood Hall
4/27/13 Saturday End of Semester – Commencement
4/30/13 Tuesday Grades Due at Registrar at Noon
GEOSCIENCES 2500
Planetary Geology CRN # 13205
(Fulfills Requirements as a General Education Area VI Course)
SPRING 2013
Lecture
(Tues, Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)
Dr. Robb Gillespie
Laboratories
Thurs 11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. & Thurs 1:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Mr. Andrew Macleod
Date Day Subject Reading
JANUARY
1/07/13 Monday First Day - Classes Begin at 8:00 a.m.
1/08/13 Tuesday Introduction – Logistics, How Science Works Chapter 1
1/10/13 Thursday Introduction – Getting to Know Our Neighbors Chapter 1
1/10/13 Thursday Lab #1 Scientific Principles - Density, Kepler’s Laws, Newton & Gravity
(Macleod, Based Upon Chapter 1- Textbook)
1/15/13 Tuesday Beginnings - Finding Our Place in Space Chapter 1
1/17/13 Thursday Beginnings - Finding Our Place in Space Chapter 1
1/17/13 Thursday Lab #2 Geologic Landforms Seen on Stereoscopic Photos (NASA – Exercise #3)
1/21/13 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Activities – No Classes
1/22/13 Tuesday The SUN - An Ordinary Star Chapter 2
1/24/13 Thursday The SUN - An Ordinary Star Chapter 2
1/24/13 Thursday Lab#3 Impact Cratering (NASA - Exercise #4)
1/29/13 Tuesday Comets, Asteroids and Meteorites Chapter 13
1/31/13 Thursday Meteorites - Remnants of Creation Chapter 13
1/31/13 Thursday Lab #4 Comparative Cratering Processes (NASA – Exercise #5)
FEBRUARY
2/05/13 Tuesday Asteroids - Building Blocks of the Inner Planets Chapter 12
2/07/13 Thursday Asteroids and Comets – The End of the World? Chapter 12
2/07/13 Thursday Lab#5 Impact Cratering on a Rainy Day (NASA – Exercise #6)
2/12/13 Tuesday Comets - Messengers from the Cold, Dark Past Chapter 12
2/14/13 Thursday Pluto and the Kuiper Belt Chapter 12
2/14/13 Thursday
Lab #6 Mid-Term Lab Exam
ON-LINE EXAM #1
OPEN 2/14/13 - CLOSE 2/21/13 (noon)
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2/19/13 Tuesday The Moon - Our Ancient Neighbor Chapter 4
2/21/13 Thursday The Moon - The Space Race
2/21/13 Thursday Lab #7 Photogeologic Mapping on the Moon (NASA – Exercise #16)
2/08/13 Tuesday Mercury and the Moon - Strange Relatives Chapter 5
2/10/13 Thursday Earth – Our Home Planet Chapter 3
3/10/13 Thursday Lab #8 Landform Mapping: The Terrestrial Planets (NASA – Exercise #10)
MARCH
3/01/13 Friday Spirit Day No Classes
3/04/13 Monday Spring Break Begins No Classes
3/11/13 Monday Classes Resume
3/12/13 Tuesday Earth – Our Home Planet Chapter 3
3/14/13 Thursday Earth - Our Home Planet Chapter 3
3/14/13 Thursday Lab #9 Geologic Features of Venus (NASA – Exercise #12)
3/18/13 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
3/19/13 Tuesday Chapter 10 – Venus: Earth’s Exotic Twin Chapter 6
3/21/13 Tuesday Chapter 10 – Venus: Our Future? Chapter 6
3/21/13 Thursday Lab #10 Geologic Features of Mars (NASA – Exercise #11)
ON-LINE EXAM #2
OPEN 3/21/13 - CLOSE 3/28/13 (noon)
3/26/13 Tuesday Mars - The Planet Most Like Earth Chapter 7
3/28/13 Thursday Mars – Curiosity Chapter 7
3/28/13 Thursday Lab#11 3-D Geowall Geologic Features of Mars, Rover Driving (Macleod )
APRIL
4/02/13 Tuesday Jupiter – The Frozen Gas Giants Chapter 8
4/04/13 Thursday Jupiter – The Largest of All Planets Chapter 8
4/04/13 Thursday Lab#12 Features of Outer Planet Satellites (NASA- Exercise # 13)
4/09/13 Thursday Saturn – A Smaller Jupiter? Chapter 9
4/11/13 Thursday Uranus – The Frozen Ice Giants Chapter 10
4/11/13 Thursday Lab #13 Planets in Stereo (NASA - Exercise #14)
ON-LINE EXAM #3
OPEN 4/11/13 - CLOSE 4/18/13 (noon)
4/16/13 Tuesday Neptune – At the Outer Edges Chapter 11
4/18/13 Thursday Exoplanets - Destiny and Distant Worlds Chapter 14
4/18/13 Thursday
Lab #14 Final Lab Exam
4/22/13 – 4/26/13 Monday - Friday FINALS WEEK
FINAL EXAM
4/22/2013 Monday
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
2722 Wood Hall
4/27/13 Saturday End of Semester, Commencement
4/30/13 Tuesday Grades Due At Registrar at Noon
Current Catalog Description
GEOS 2500 - Planetary Geology
An introduction to the origin and geological diversity of the planet, and other bodies that make-up our
universe. Emphasis is placed on understanding how and why these planetary systems occur and
operate, what makes Earth so unique, how these systems affect the lives of citizens in the United
States and around the world, and how geoscience and technology can be used to better understand
our universe.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory