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 FieldtripCoast 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.