Geol 101 Labs, Spring 2008

Head Lab TA: Karyn Patridge
Webster 423
x5-5987


The Library Module take home assignment URL:  https://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu/ile/



Resources

Tutoring Schedule

101 TA's Contact Info

Lab Notes

Quiz Study Guides

Lecture Website

Lecture Syllabus

Lab Sequence

Week
Date
Lab #, Topic (points)
1 8/25

Intro Lab - Laboratory, Map, Library Skills (5), 1st library component (5)
2 9/1

Lab 1 - Observing and Measuring Earth Materials and Processes (10)
3 9/8

Lab 2 - Plate Tectonics and the Origin of Magma (10)
4 9/15

Lab 3 - Mineral Properties, Uses, and Identification (10), Quiz (30)
5 9/22

Lab 5 - Igneous Rocks and Volcanic Hazards (10) 2nd library component (5)
6 9/29

Lab 6 - Sedimentary Rocks, Processes and Environments (10),
Term Project-Photo portion intro an assignment (5)
7 10/6

Lab 7+4 - Metamorphic Rocks, Processes and Resources (10), Campus Rock Tour (5)
8
10/13

Lab 8 - Dating and Geologic Time (10), Quiz (40)
9
10/20

Lab 9 - Topographic Maps (10),
3rd library component (5)
10 10/27
  
Lab 10 - Geologic Structures, Map, Cross sections and Block diagrams (10)
11 11/3

Lab 11 - Streams Processes, Landscapes and Flood Hazards (10), in class field trip,
Quiz
(30)
12 11/10

NO LAB - VETERANS DAY
13 11/17

Lab 12 - Groundwater Processes, Resources, and Risks (10)

14 11/24
THANKSGIVING BREAK- 
NO CLASSES

15 12/1

Lab 13 - Glacial Processes, Landforms, and Climate Indicators (5)

Lab 15 - Coastal Processes, Landforms and Hazards (5)
16 12/8

Lab 16 - Earthquake and Volcanic Hazards (10), Quiz (40)

Lab Total: 300 points



Lab Resources

Lab 8 - Example Problem
Lab 8 - Time Series
Lab 13 - Glaciers

Supplemental Web Sites


Other Interesting Links

Geologic Glossary
Geologic Time Scale
Geological Society of America
USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
Mt. St. Helens Updates / Volcanocam (USGS-CVO)

If any links do not work, or material on the page seems inaccurate, please contact Karyn.