G100 General Description
GEOL. G100  General Geology 

Read the textbook/exam section and the rest of the syllabus.

Instructor: Dr. S. A. Isiorho       Office: SB236                          Phone:   (260) 481-6249
          E-mail:  Isiorho@ipfw.edu  
         Do not use this email for your assignments  (will not grade assignment sent to my regular email)   

Teaching Assistant: Ms Sundquist

1. Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of
physical geology and introduction to structural geology.  During the course you
will study the earth materials, changes on the surface and interior of the earth, and
the dynamic forces that cause them to change. Students should be able to locate
physical features such as rivers, lakes or mountain chain given a blank world map
(you will not be tested on this material). You should be able to relate geology
to environemntal problems and natural hazards. What can we tell from rocks and why
do we have the different landscapes in USA and around the world? Can you tell what
minerals and rocks you see around you? Why are the rocks where they are?
How were they formed and what use(s) if any, are the rocks?
Rocks tell stories!

The course is divided into four units...each unit has
a minimum of an assigment.  You can, and I encourage you
to work ahead ... you can always turn in your assignment
before the due date. No late assignment will be graded!
NO EXCUSE WILL BE ALLOWED

As an online class ... imagine I am somewhere in Australia ...
think about that the next time you try bringing your reports to me in person :)

NOTE: All  assignments must be "attached" to the "Assignments". Click on the assignment you
want to submit and click edit...you will have the option to download your assignment as an "Add Attachment"
and then press submit. You can always turn in your assignment long before the due date.
NOTE: MAKE SURE IT IS THE FILE YOU WANT TO SUBMIT AS YOU CANNOT UNDO IT.
Also, note that throughout this syllabus, any underlined blue colored
word is a link.... meaning, if you click on it, it will take you to another webpage (site).

Unconformity animation ...enjoy :)
An Interview with God...good geologic pictures

Plan ahead and manage your time well. You may need a minimum of two hours per week for this course. The Earthquake & Flood certificates assignments may take hours to complete!

                                            TEXTBook /Exams>

                                    Unit  I               Unit II                Unit III             Unit IV
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