Tentative Calendar
| MONTH | DAY | LECTURE AND LAB TOPIC | CHAPTERS IN TEXT |
| January | 12 | 1. Foundations: Introduction/Geologic Time | |
| 14 | Syllabus; Poster Session Research Introduction | ||
| 19 | 1. Foundations: Overview of Our Planetary Environment | 1 | |
| 21 | 1. Foundations: Rocks and Minerals | 2 | |
| 26 | 2. Internal Processes: Plate Tectonics | 3 | |
| 28 | Alternate Assignment | ||
| February | 2 | 2. Internal Processes: Earthquakes & Volcanoes | 4, 5 |
| 4 | 2. Internal Processes: Earthquakes & Volcanoes | 4, 5 | |
| 9 | Poster Session Research Project Presentations | ||
| 11 | Poster Session Research Project Presentations | ||
| 16 | 3. Surface Processes: Streams and Flooding | 6 | |
| 18 | 3. Surface Processes: Streams and Flooding | 6 | |
| 23 | 3. Surface Processes: Geology & Climate: Glaciers, Deserts, and Global Climate Trends | 9 | |
| 25 | 3. Surface Processes: Geology & Climate: Glaciers, Deserts, and Global Climate Trends | 9 | |
| March | 2 | 4. Resources: Water; Soil; Minerals | 10, 11, 12 |
| 4 |
Midterm (1st Activism Activity Due) |
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| 9 | 4. Resources: Water; Soil; Minerals & Rocks | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 11 | 4. Resources: Water; Soil; Minerals & Rocks | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 16 | 4. Resources: Energy (Fossil Fuels, Alternative Sources) | 13, 14 | |
| 18 | 4. Resources: Energy (Fossil Fuels, Alternative Sources) | 13, 14 | |
| 23 | 5. Waste Disposal, Pollution, and Health: Water and Air Pollution | 16, 17 | |
| 25 | 5. Waste Disposal, Pollution, and Health: Water and Air Pollution | 16, 17 | |
| 30 | Multimedia Presentations | ||
| April | 1 | Multimedia Presentations | |
| 6 | 5. Waste Disposal, Pollution, and Health: Water and Air Pollution | 16, 17 | |
| 8 | 5. Waste Disposal, Pollution, and Health: Water and Air Pollution | 16, 17 | |
| 13 | 5. Waste Disposal, Pollution, and Health: Water and Air Pollution | 16, 17 | |
| 15 | 6. Other Related Topics: Environmental Law; Land Use Planning; Engineering Geology | 18, 19 | |
| 20 | 6. Other Related Topics: Environmental Law; Land Use Planning; Engineering Geology | 18, 19 | |
| 22 |
Final Exam Review Session (2nd Activism Activity Due) |
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| Thursday | 30 | Final Exam in Fir 7 | 11am-1 pm |
(Please note: This syllabus is a flexible guideline and is subject to change!!)