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LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE Spring 2016 EARTH 001: EARTH SCIENCE: Sec. 6807 T Th 3:30 – 5:10 pm Dr. Abdullah A. Khan Office Hours [email protected] M W: 2:00 -3:00 pm Textbook: Earth2, Mark Hendrix and Graham Thompson, Cengage Learning, 2015 Course Description This course introduces you to the essentials of Earth Science – its contents, concepts, methods and tools. It stresses an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the knowledge of several scientific fields in the study of our planet and the global environmental problems. It seeks to understand Earth’s place in the universe, the nature and value of earth materials, the internal and external processes that create and shape Earth’s landscape, and the underlying complex interrelationships among the Earth system’s four spheres (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere) that also generate the many environmental hazards and challenges that confront us – from earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis and tornados to global warming and climate change. Importantly, this is a 3-unit college class that satisfies AA Degree requirements for Los Angeles Mission College and is transferable to both CSU and UC as a physical science course. (SLOs ) – When you complete this course, you should be able to: 1. Identify and distinguish various types of Earth materials and their relative values, and understand the internal and external processes that create and shape Earth’s landforms and environments; 2. Appreciate our planet’s place in the universe, and the complex interrelationships among Earth’s four sphere (especially the delicate human-nature interactions) that result in numerous economic opportunities as well as environmental hazards and challenges, from earthquakes and wildfires to global warming and climate change; 3. Recognize maps, satellite imagery, GPS technology, GIS methodology, seismographs, and radiometric dating techniques as essential tools of geospatial and scientific analyses, and how the insights gained through such analyses may prove invaluable in dealing with our environmental planning and management efforts. Course Requirements, Evaluation, Grading, and Policies Grading will be based on the following: Attendance and Class Participation (10%); Completed Class Exercises and Home Assignments (40%); 2 Class Tests (30%); and a Final Exam (20%). The Tests will consist of mostly objective questions, and a few “list” questions. No Makeup Tests will be given. The Final Exam will also consist of mostly objective questions, and a few “list” and short-answer essay questions. The Final Exam is mandatory; failure to take it will result in a Fail grade, irrespective of your grade in the other components. The tentative Grading Scale to be followed is: A = 90% - 100%; B = 80% - 89%; C = 65% - 79%; D = 50% - 64%; and F or Fail = Below 50%. I encourage you to complete the chapter readings before coming to class, and also to bring the textbook to class . Attendance at classes and scheduled events, and participation in classroom reviews and discussions, are vital to your grade in the class. Be regular and punctual, and please remember – coming in late for class is disruptive for everyone. Leaving the class before it ends is also disruptive behavior; you will be marked “absent” for this and you may face additional sanctions. Inform me if you are to be absent or if you have to leave early for a valid reason. Disruptive behavior in the classroom will not be tolerated, and students violating college policies regarding personal conduct and academic honesty are subject to disciplinary measures. See my web page: www.lamission.edu/~khanaa for more information on District Academic Dishonesty Policy and Disability Accommodation Statement, and other class-related matters. Turn in all assignments when due. If you are having difficulty with any assignment or with the concepts presented in the class, I will be more than happy to help you; feel free to see me after class or during my office hours, or contact me via e-mail, and I will go the extra mile to help you provided you are serious about learning. If, however, things do not work out, REMEMBER: the last date to drop without a “W” is February 21, and with a “W” is May 8, 2016.
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LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE Spring 2016
EARTH 001: EARTH SCIENCE: Sec. 6807 T Th 3:30 – 5:10 pm
Dr. Abdullah A. Khan Office Hours [email protected] M W: 2:00 -3:00 pm
Textbook: Earth2, Mark Hendrix and Graham Thompson, Cengage Learning, 2015
Course Description
This course introduces you to the essentials of Earth Science – its contents, concepts, methods and tools. It stresses an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the knowledge of several scientific fields in the study of our planet and the global environmental problems. It seeks to understand Earth’s place in the universe, the nature and value of earth materials, the internal and external processes that create and shape Earth’s landscape, and the underlying complex interrelationships among the Earth system’s four spheres (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere) that also generate the many environmental hazards and challenges that confront us – from earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis and tornados to global warming and climate change.
Importantly, this is a 3-unit college class that satisfies AA Degree requirements for Los Angeles Mission College and is transferable to both CSU and UC as a physical science course.
(SLOs) – When you complete this course, you should be able to: 1. Identify and distinguish various types of Earth materials and their relative values, and understand the internal and external
processes that create and shape Earth’s landforms and environments; 2. Appreciate our planet’s place in the universe, and the complex interrelationships among Earth’s four sphere (especially the
delicate human-nature interactions) that result in numerous economic opportunities as well as environmental hazards and challenges, from earthquakes and wildfires to global warming and climate change;
3. Recognize maps, satellite imagery, GPS technology, GIS methodology, seismographs, and radiometric dating techniques as essential tools of geospatial and scientific analyses, and how the insights gained through such analyses may prove invaluable in dealing with our environmental planning and management efforts.
Course Requirements, Evaluation, Grading, and Policies Grading will be based on the following: Attendance and Class Participation (10%); Completed Class Exercises and Home Assignments (40%); 2 Class Tests (30%); and a Final Exam (20%). The Tests will consist of mostly objective questions, and a few “list” questions. No Makeup Tests will be given. The Final Exam will also consist of mostly objective questions, and a few “list” and short-answer essay questions. The Final Exam is mandatory; failure to take it will result in a Fail grade, irrespective of your grade in the other components. The tentative Grading Scale to be followed is: A = 90% - 100%; B = 80% - 89%; C = 65% - 79%; D = 50% - 64%; and F or Fail = Below 50%. I encourage you to complete the chapter readings before coming to class, and also to bring the textbook to class.
Attendance at classes and scheduled events, and participation in classroom reviews and discussions, are vital to your grade in the
class. Be regular and punctual, and please remember – coming in late for class is disruptive for everyone. Leaving the class
before it ends is also disruptive behavior; you will be marked “absent” for this and you may face additional sanctions. Inform me if
you are to be absent or if you have to leave early for a valid reason. Disruptive behavior in the classroom will not be tolerated,
and students violating college policies regarding personal conduct and academic honesty are subject to disciplinary
measures. See my web page: www.lamission.edu/~khanaa for more information on District Academic Dishonesty Policy and
Disability Accommodation Statement, and other class-related matters.
Turn in all assignments when due. If you are having difficulty with any assignment or with the concepts presented in the class, I
will be more than happy to help you; feel free to see me after class or during my office hours, or contact me via e-mail,
and I will go the extra mile to help you provided you are serious about learning. If, however, things do not work out,
REMEMBER: the last date to drop without a “W” is February 21, and with a “W” is May 8, 2016.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
DATE TOPICS READINGS
Feb 9 (T) Intro to Earth 001: Syllabus, Requirements, Policies Ex. 1: Student Background & Objectives Preface
Feb 11 (Th) Earth Systems and Earth Science Ex. 2: World Map: Identify Features Ch 1
Feb 16 (T) Representations of Earth: Maps, Images, GPS and GIS Ex. 3: Geographic Grid and You
Feb 18 (Th) Demo: ArcGIS and Google Earth + Assignment 1: Locate and Explore the World with Google Earth
Feb 23 (T) Earth’s Materials: Minerals, Rocks and the Rock Cycle Ex. 4: Rock Cycle Ch 2, 3
Feb 25 (Th) Geologic Time and Earth History Ch 4
Mar 1 (T) Geologic Resources: Minerals, Fossil Fuels and Green Alternatives [Assignment 1 Due] Ch 5
Mar 3 (Th) Earth Structure, Plate Tectonics and Isostasy Review Chapters 1-6 Ch 6
Mar 8 (T) Test 1
Mar 10 (Th) [Return Test 1] + Earthquakes and Tsunamis Ex. 5: Plate Tectonics Ch 7
Mar 15 (T) Volcanoes and Plutons + Assignment 2: Explore Cultural Landmarks with Google Earth Ch 8
Mar 17 (Th) Folds and Faults: Mountains and Valleys Ch 9
Mar 22 - 24 - 29 (T Th T) S P R I N G B R E A K
Mar 31 (Th) Earth’s Cosmic Connections + Earth-Sun Relationships Prep Cards 22-24
Apr 5 (T) No Class
Apr 7 (Th) Atmosphere, Weather and Climate Ch 17
Apr 12 (T) Atmospheric Energy Balance and Air Temperature Ex. 6: Heat Budget Ch 18
Apr 14 (Th) Atmospheric Pressure, Wind and Circulation Patterns Ex. 7: Pressure and Wind Ch 19
Apr 19 (T) Moisture, Clouds, Precipitation and the Hydrologic Cycle Ex. 8: Hydrologic Cycle (Ch 11) Ch 19
Apr 21 (Th) Air Masses, Fronts, Weather Systems and Severe Storms Ch 19
Apr 26 (T) Weathering, Mass Wasting and Other Geomorphic Processes Review Chapters 7-10, 17-19 Ch 10
Apr 28 (Th) Test 2
May 3 (T) [Return Test 2] + Fresh Water: Streams, Lakes, Wetlands, and Groundwater Ch 11
May 5 (Th) Water Resources Ch 12
May 10 (T) Glaciers and Ice Ages Ch 13
May 12 (Th) Deserts and Wind Ch 14
May 17 (T) Oceans Basins [Assignment 2 Due] Ch 15
May 19 (Th) Oceans and Coastlines Ch 16
May 24 (T) Global Climates and Natural Vegetation Ex. 9: Koppen System Ch 20
May 26 (Th) Global Warming and Climate Change: Action Agenda Ex. 10: Response to GW-CC Videos Ch 21
May 31 (T) Review Chapters 11-16, 20-21 + Course Review Ex. 11: Favorite Concepts and Tools
June 2 (W) Final Exam
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