Geology 1014: Physical Geology

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Cathy Baker – August 20, 2008

Syllabus Arkansas Tech University Geol 1014

1. Matter: Basic Principles of Chemistry
2. Silicate Minerals
3. Non-Silicate Minerals
4. Introduction to Earth Dynamics Nature
5. Plate Tectonic Principles
6. Introduction to Igneous Processes and Igneous Activity
7. Andesitic Igneous Activity
8. Igneous Rocks
9. Weathering
10. Soils
11. Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks
12. Sedimentary Depositional Environments
13. Sedimentary Resources
14. Metamorphic Rocks & Environmental Implications of Metamorphic Rocks
15. Energy Resources: Petroleum & Natural Gas
16. Energy Resources: Coal
17. Energy Resource Alternatives
18. Introduction to Oceanography
19. Geological Regions of the Ocean Floors
20. Ocean Plate Videotape Transcript (no accompanying PowerPoint on t-drive)
21. Ocean Contamination (no accompany Power Point on t-drive)
22. Landsliding
23. Introduction to Runoff and Streams
24. Streams and Stream Eroded landscapes in Humid Settings
25. Streams and Stream Eroded landscapes in Arid Settings
26. Groundwater
27. Introduction to Glaciation and Alpine (Mountain) Glaciers
28. Continental Glaciation
29. Coastlal Processes
30. Coastal Landscapes
31. Earthquakes

Lecture Exam #1 Study Guide

Lecture Exam #2 Study Guide

Lecture Exam #3 Study Guide

Lecture Exam #4 Study Guide

Lab Quiz #1 Study Guide

Lab Quiz #2 Study Guide

Homework