Introduction to Earth History
John W. Bartley
, bartleyj@muskegoncc.edu
Muskegon Community College
a Two Year College
.Summary
Course URL:
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Historical Geology
Resource Type: Course Information:Goals/Syllabi
Ready for Use: Course Goals Only
Course Type: Entry Level:Historical Geology
Topics: Time/Earth History
Course Size:
15-30
Course Context:
This is an introductory course with no pre-requisites. It does not serve as a pre-requisite for other courses at this institution, but carries transfer credit to other institutions where it may serve as a pre-requisite to other courses. Typically 10-25% of the students enrolled are pre-service elementary teachers, and the remainder are in the course to fullfill a general education requirement. The course includes a mandatory 2-hour lab each week, and some field experiences.
Course Goals:
This is an introductory course with no pre-requisites. It does not serve as a pre-requisite for other courses at this institution, but carries transfer credit to other institutions where it may serve as a pre-requisite to other courses. Typically 10-25% of the students enrolled are pre-service elementary teachers, and the remainder are in the course to fullfill a general education requirement. The course includes a mandatory 2-hour lab each week, and some field experiences.
How course activities and course structure help students achieve these goals:
The course is structured around reading, writing, and numerous inquiry-based exercises designed to help students achieve these goals. Students are given experience with the tools and techniques used by "real" geologists to accomplish these goals. Various assessment techniques, including tests, written reports, group and individual projects, are used to determine whether students have met the goals.
Skills Goals
not provided
Attitudinal Goals
not provided
No Syllabus provided.
