Geology 101 - Physical Geology with Lab - Carly Perl (Gott)
| Course: | Physical Geology with Lab |
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| Professor: | Carly Perl (Gott) |
| Email: | carly.gott@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Lecture portion is online while the lab component requires scheduled weekly zoom logins as reflected in the course schedule. There are no required materials or campus visits for this 5-week OnlineLive course.
Course Description
Explores the basic features of the exterior and interior of the earth's crust, the materials of which those features are composed, and the geologic processes which produced them. Provides the principles and tools of direct and remote observation of Earth's crustal evolution and surface processes through analysis of minerals, rocks, fossils, topographic and geologic maps, cross sections and other geologic tools. Lecture and Lab. Formerly GEOL-101 + GEOL-101L.
What to Expect in this Course
Plan to show up to each scheduled Zoom meeting. The password protected zoom invites will be available via Canvas after the Canvas page is made visible to you. In addition to meetings, you are expected to regularly login to access and complete materials in Canvas modules. Office hours will be available virtually in set times and at request. Each week's work will be outlined and available at the start of each week with deadlines noted.
Types of Assessments
Quizzes/Exams
Textbook Information
Textbook Title: Essentials of Geology by Marshak (recommended ONLY, not required)
Other Relevant Course Information
This course can be completed from any location as long as you are able to log in at scheduled times. I add all interested students, email me for an add-code to use in the first week of class if you are interested and the course is listed as 'full'.
Required technical capabilities include the ability to view (but not edit) pdfs, create and edit spreadsheets and word documents, view canvas course materials including image and text files, as well as access and play youtube videos. In previous courses these expectations were met by students using pcs, macs, tablets and smartphones. If you run into an accessibility problem, please make me aware so that I can adjust file types as needed. You are not required or expected to have/use webcams or microphones for course interactions.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Library
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Last updated: 10/25/2021 Sub#: 969