Principles of physical and historical geology. Study of the earth's composition, structure, and internal and external processes. Includes the geologic history of the earth and the evolution of life. Three (3) hours lecture and three (3) hours lab per week. This course does meet the Weatherford College requirement for core transfer curriculum.
Course Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic geological processes and how they have shaped the Earth over time.
- Understand the biological and paleontological principles in the development of life.
- Understand the climatic history of this planet.
- Relate the stratigraphic sequence of sediments and fossils of an area to its history.
- Relate the change in biological succession and climate to the world today.
- Relate why the present day physiographic features exist and their relation to the areas history.
Required Textbooks
Historical Geology, 8e Wicander/Monroe. Bundle: Loose-leaf Textbook + MindTap Printed Access Card for Historical Geology, 8e. ISBN 9781305395008 – MindTap Printed Access Card for Historical Geology, 8e
Lab Text
Insights in Earth Science 5th ed. by Clair Russel Ossian, Geological Highway Map of Texas by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Evaluation Standards
A minimum of three lecture tests and numerous lab practicals will provide the basic evaluation. The lab grade will comprise 25% of the finale grade. Participation in class and lab will affect the final grade by as much as 30%.
Grades:
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69
Below 60 = F
Instructional Methods
Lecture and Laboratory will be intermixed so that the rocks, fossils, and maps will directly enhance the lecture material. One or two field trips to local fossil sites or geological phenomena not locally found may be planned when appropriate.
Required Materials
Library and Internet use as required.
Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Empirical & Quantitative Reasoning (EQR), Teamwork (TW)
Disabilities
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
