PHY-125-H1 Physical Geology

Physical Geology Hybrid Course – Summer 2013

Dear Hybrid Enrolled Student:

Welcome to Introduction to Physical Geology (PHY 125-H1).

Knowledge of our dynamic planet is necessary for our well-being and crucial to our survival. I hope you enjoy the work you are about to undertake in this introductory, college-level course Hybrid courses are partially independent study courses and partially on-campus classroom study. By the end of the semester, students should have a basic understanding of the earth system, its evolutionary history, and the processes acting at its surface and deep within. I also hope you gain a greater appreciation for the planet and its tenuous existence.

Internet classes require more self-motivation and discipline than traditional college classes. In many ways this course is harder than its on-campus version, and will require more work and especially more reading on your part (in part to make up for the hours of lecture missed each week). Please keep current on all assignments (readings, videos, Mastering Geology quizzes, etc.). On-campus meetings will be required for all exams and review sessions. Traditional lectures are not given for this hybrid course. Approximately two hours per week will be required on campus. During the on-campus time, questions will be answered, reviews done and tests administered. Tentative review and test dates for the summer 2013 session are as follows:

• 9 a.m. June 5 – Introduction to physical geology course, Administration Building, Room 2103
• June 12 – No on-campus meeting
• 10 a.m. June 19 – Review and Test 1, Administration Building, Room 2107
• 10 a.m. June 26 – Review and Test 2, Administration Building, Room 2107
• 10 a.m. July 3 – Review and Test 3, Administration Building, Room 2107
• 10 a.m. July 10 – Review and Test 4, Administration Building, Room 2107
• 10 a.m. July 17 – Review and Test 5, Administration Building, Room 2107
• 10 a.m. July 24 – Comprehensive Final Exam, Administration Building, Room 2107

As a hybrid course, you will need access to a computer, an Internet connection and browser, and some basic computer skills. If you are not comfortable with computer technologies, you may want to consider taking a traditional on-campus physical geology course. In any case, I hope you will pursue your interests and complete a course in geology.

Please Note:

This course will be taught in SCC’s Learning Management System, Moodle.  

Instructor: Jane Matheney-Rood

Phone: 636-922-8341

Office: Administration Building – ADM 2442, Room N

Email for all of us will be handled through Moodle.

Other Contact Information:

Science Department: 636-992-8351

Help Desk: 636-922-8555

Textbook Information:  Earth – An Introduction to Physical Geology, Custom Edition (Mastering Geology included) OR the 10^th edition with purchased access to Mastering Geology
Authors: Tarbuck, Lutgens, Tasa

Additional information: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call. A great resource for all campus services is the website at www.stchas.edu. Here you will find bookstore hours, library hours, online library catalog, student activities and athletics, ACE Center hours, and much, much more.

Moodle will be available to students by the start of the semester.

Again, welcome to Physical Geology! I'm looking forward to this Internet course and getting to know all of you.

Sincerely,

Jane Matheney-Rood