Course Description
Survey of basic concepts and processes integrating the nature of the earth's three primary physical systems: the solid earth and continents; the ocean basins and the oceans; and the atmosphere's weather. Corequisite: GES 103L.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe how Earth’s major subsystems are connected
- Describe the nature and makeup of Earth’s major inorganic subsystems
- Explain and describe the key process that occur within Earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere
- Understand and articulate the nature and significance of important local and global environmental challenges
- With a basic knowledge of the Earth and the processes that shape it, students will have a greater appreciation of our home—planet Earth.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Four Online Exams | 70% |
| Fifteen MG Assignments | 30% |
Grading Scale: 60-62=D-; 63-67=D; 68-69=D+; 70-72=C-; 73-77=C; 78-79=C+; 80-82=B-; 83-87=B; 88-89=B+; 90-92=A-; 93-100=A
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
UNCG’s First Day Complete Program for Course Materials Access: This course is part of an inclusive access model called First Day. You can easily access the required materials for our course at a discounted price, and benefit from single sign-on access in our Canvas site with no codes required. UNCG Cashiers Office will bill you at the discounted price as a course charge for this course. If you choose not to be part of this program, you will be responsible for purchasing your course materials at the full retail price and access to your materials may be suspended and your course grade possibly impacted.
Required online text from Pearson Publishing, entitled "Earth Science" by Tarbuck and Lutgens (15th ed.) housed on Pearson's "Mastering Geology" (MG) online platform. Access to MG and the embedded E-Text (and MG assignments) is provided through the Canvas course site via the “Course Materials” link. Opting out of this program is possible but not recommended as it will result in higher costs and potential loss of access.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.