GEOS 101 - Earth Science

      

Course Syllabus  Summer Session II, 2009

Study Guide for Hour Exam #1 (to be held on 6/25/09)

Earth Science:  Why do we care?

The Big Bang Theory: Points and Counter Points

The Nebular Hypothesis

Planets in the Solar System    Expedition to Mars     More on Mars

Moon      Phases of the Moon      Lunar Eclipse       Structure of Sun

Quizzes on the Solar System (expect questions on test!)

Lecture 1: Power Point Presentation    Lecture 2: Power Point Presentation

Study Guide for Hour Exam #2 (to be held on 07/02/09)

Earth-Sun Relations  Seasons    Atmosphere    Humidity & Clouds

Wind & Severe Weather     Human Impacts on Climate

Lecture 1: Power Point Presentation    Lecture 2:  Atmosphere, Moisture & Pressure

Study Guide for Hour Exam #3 (to be held on 07/14/09)

Physical Properties of Minerals

Types of Rocks         More on Rocks & Minerals

Topographic Maps     Surface Water & Groundwater

Drinking Water Quality    Water, Water Everywhere (PPP)

Lecture 1: Power Point Presentation    Lecture 2: Power Point Presentation Lecture 3: Power Point Presentation

Study Guide for Hour Exam #4 (to be held on 07/23/09)

Plate Tectonics and Oceans   Ocean Floor

Waves, Currents, Tides   Ocean Environments & Marine Life

Lecture 1: Power Point Presentation    Lecture 2: Power Point Presentation    Lecture 3: Power Point Presentation

Careers in Geosciences Geology is Fun! Consider a Career in Geology!

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