Mesa
Geology 101 Wednesday Laboratory Schedule - Spring 2012
|
Date |
Class Meeting Lecture and
Discussion Topics |
Location and Time |
|
F 1/27 |
LAB 1 -
Scientific Method – Observe,
Measure, Test |
H314 @ 9:00 am |
|
F 2/3 |
LAB 2
- Topographic Maps - Basic Concepts,
Skills, and Uses |
H314 @ 9:00 am |
|
F 2/10 |
LAB 3 - Isostacy and Plate Tectonics |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
Sat 2/11 |
Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip – Coast Geology and Tectonics |
Torrey Pines Beach @ 9 am |
|
F 2/17 |
Lincoln's Birthday Holiday – No Class |
No Class |
|
F 2/24 |
LAB 4
– Minerals - Classification, Properties, & ID |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
F 3/2 |
LAB 5 - Igneous Rocks – Volcanic and Plutonic Rocks |
H314 @ 9:00 am |
|
F 3/9 |
LAB 6 – Sedimentary
Rocks - Classification,
Properties, & ID |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
Sat 3/10 |
Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip - Waves and Currents |
Blacks Beach @ 9 am |
|
F 3/16 |
LAB 7
- Metamorphic Rocks - Classification, Properties, & ID |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
F 3/23 |
Geology and Tectonics Fieldtrip - Scripps Beach Review
for Midterm Exam |
Scripps Beach @ 9 am |
|
F 3/30 |
Midterm Exam
- Topo Maps, Tectonics, Minerals, and Rocks |
H314 @ 9:00 am |
|
F 4/6 |
Spring Break – No Classes |
No Class |
|
Sat
4/7 |
Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip - Shoreline
Processes |
Moonlight Beach @ 9 am |
|
F 4/13 |
LAB 8
– Geologic Dating - Stratigraphic Principals and Fossils |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
F 4/20 |
LAB 9
-
Earthquakes - Concepts,
Measuring, and Hazards |
H314 @ 9:00 am |
|
F 4/27 |
LAB 10
– Structural Geology – Folding and Faulting |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
Sat+Sun 4/28+4/29 |
Voluntary Weekend Overnight Backcountry Fieldtrip San Diego Geology
and Tectonics Theme |
Check Website for Details |
|
F 5/4 |
LAB 11
– Structure Fieldtrip - Tourmaline
Beach |
Tourmaline Beach @ 9 am |
|
Sun
5/6 |
Voluntary Weekend Fieldtrip - Environmental Issues |
Birch Aquarium @ 9 am |
|
F 5/11 |
LAB 12
– Geologic Maps – Interpreting Geologic Maps |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
|
F 5/18 |
Final Exam – Dating, EQ’s, Structure, Topo & Geology Maps |
H314
@ 9:00 am |
Please Note: This schedule is tentative and may be changed or
modified by the instructor at
anytime
during the semester. Students will be
notified in a timely basis if changes are made.