Course Title - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences - University of Alberta

University of Alberta1EAS 105: The Dynamic Earth Through TimeSection A1Fall Term, 2012Instructor: Dr. Octavian Catuneanu, Professor EASOffice: CCIS 3-020E-mail:octavian@ualberta.caOffice Hours:available at any time without appointment. Alternatively, contactinstructor for appointment, or address questions by e-mail.Lecture Room: SAB 3-31, TR 11:00-12:20Lab Coordinator: David Chesterman, CCIS L1-272; david.chesterman@ualberta.caCourse Description:The plate tectonic framework of a dynamic Earth as it relates to the origin of major groups ofminerals and rocks. Earthquakes, structural geology, and the origin of mountain belts. Surfaceprocesses and their sedimentary products. History of life and extinctions.Not available to students with credit in EAS 101, 210 or SCI 100.Prerequisite: EAS 100 or 102 [Faculty of Science]Required Textbook:Monroe J. and Wicander, R. (2012) The Changing Earth. 6th Edition, with 2 chapters customsupplement. Published by Brooks-Cole. ISBN: 0176536086. Available at UofA Bookstore.Lab Manual EAS 105 available at UofA Bookstore.Lecture Schedule & Assigned Readings:Week Beginning Topic Readings___1 3 September Introduction and Plate tectonics Chapters 1, 22 10 September Minerals Chapter 33 17 September Igneous rocks Chapters 4, ±54 24 September Sedimentary rocks Chapters 6, 75 1 October Metamorphic rocks Chapter 86 8 October Structural geology and tectonics Chapter 107 15 October Geologic time; midterm exam Chapter 178 22 October Precambrian Earth Chapter 199 29 October Paleozoic Earth Chapters 20, 2110 5 November Mesozoic Earth Chapter 2211 12 November Cenozoic Earth Chapter 2312 19 November Earthquakes and Earth's interior Chapter 913 26 November Shorelines and shoreline processes Chapter 1614 3 December Review________________________________________________________________________This schedule is tentative and it may change.

Laboratory Work:2• Labs are mandatory and the lab schedule follows below• Labs are graded by teaching assistants and each lab carries equal weight• There is no lab midterm or final exam. Lab material may be tested on the lecturemidterm and final exam• Students are to contact the lab coordinator if they miss a lab exerciseWeek Beginning Topic ___1 3 September NO LABS2 10 September NO LABS3 17 September Minerals4 24 September Igneous rocks5 1 October Sedimentary rocks6 8 October Metamorphic rocks7 15 October Geologic mapping8 22 October Plate tectonics9 29 October Precambrian Earth10 5 November Paleozoic Earth11 12 November NO LABS12 19 November Mesozoic Earth13 26 November Cenozoic Earth________________________________________This schedule is tentative and it may change.Representative Evaluative Material:The required textbook includes Review Questions at the end of each chapter. These reviewquestions are representative of the questions that will be asked in the midterm and final exams.Grade Evaluation:All lab assignments and examinations in this course will be given a numerical score. Acumulative course mark will be calculated from those scores, weighted as tabulated below.Marks of lab assignments, midterm and final exams will reflect the absolute level of performanceof each student, as well as the performance relative to other students in the class.Marks will be translated into letter grades following the University curve for first-year levelcourses. Grading will make use of natural breaks in the distribution of marks to define gradeboundaries, and will result in a mean final grade for the course that is reasonably close to thehistorical means of the University for first-year level courses.EVALUATION WEIGHTING DATEMidterm exam 20% 18 October 2012 (in class)Lab assignments 40%Final exam 40% TBA (check BearTracks)Grades are unofficial until approved by the Department and/or Faculty offering the course.

Format of Exams:Exams may contain multiple choice, short answers, true or false, fill in the blank, and/or diagramdescription. Exams may contain any or all of these formats.Missed Midterm Exam:A student who cannot write the midterm exam due to compelling reasons, is required to completea Statutory Declaration at the Student Services Office in the Faculty of Science, and present thepaperwork to the professor.A missed midterm exam with a Statutory Declaration will have the weight of the midterm examrolled into the final exam. In this case, the final exam will count for 60% of the total coursegrade.Deferral of the midterm exam is a privilege and not a right. Misrepresentation of Facts to gain adeferral is a serious breach of the Code of Student Behaviour.Deferred Final Examination:A student who cannot write the final examination due to incapacitating illness or othercompelling reasons can apply for a deferred final examination. Such an application must bemade to the student’s Faculty office within 48 hours of the missed examination and must besupported by a Statutory Declaration or other appropriate documentation (Calendar section23.5.6). Deferred examinations are a privilege and not a right; there is no guarantee that adeferred examination will be granted. The deferred final examination is scheduled for Friday, 4January 2013, starting at 10 AM, location TBA.Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a deferred examination is a serious breach of the Code ofStudent Behaviour.Reexamination:A student who writes the final examination and fails the course may apply for a reexamination.Reexaminations are rarely granted in the Faculty of Science. These exams are governed byUniversity (Calendar section 23.5.5) and Faculty of Science Regulations (Calendar section192.5.9). Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a reexamination is a serious breach of the Code ofStudent Behaviour.Student Responsibilities:ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: "The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standardsof academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standardsregarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Studentsare particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of StudentBehaviour (onlineat http://www.governance.ualberta.ca/en/CodesofConductandResidenceCommunityStandards/CodeofStudentBehaviour.aspx) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result insuspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence.Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from theUniversity."All forms of dishonesty are unacceptable at the University. Any offence will be reported to theSenior Associate Dean of Science who will determine the disciplinary action to be taken.3

Cheating, plagiarism and misrepresentation of facts are serious offences. Anyone who engagesin these practices will receive at minimum a grade of zero for the exam or paper in question andno opportunity will be given to replace the grade or redistribute the weights. As well, in theFaculty of Science the sanction for cheating on any examination will include a disciplinaryfailing grade (no exceptions) and senior students should expect a period of suspension orexpulsion from the University of Alberta.EXAMS: Your student photo I.D. is required at exams to verify your identity. Students will notbe allowed to begin an examination after it has been in progress for 30 minutes. Students mustremain in the exam room until at least 30 minutes has elapsed. Electronic equipment cannot bebrought into examination rooms.CELL PHONES: Cell phones are to be turned off during lectures and labs. Cell phones are notto be brought to exams.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students who require accommodation in this course dueto a disability are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support & Disability Services(2-800 Students’ Union Building).ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTRE: Students who require additional help in developingstrategies for better time management, study skills or examination skills should contact theStudent Success Centre (2-300 Students’ Union Building).Disclaimer: Any typographical errors in this Course Outline are subject to change and will beannounced in class. The date of the final examination is set by the Registrar and takesprecedence over the final examination date reported in this syllabus.Note: Recording is permitted only with the prior written consent of the professor or if recordingis part of an approved accommodation plan.4