GS 106 Intro Geology-on line
Bob Reynolds
, breynolds@cocc.edu
Central Oregon Community College
a Two Year College
.Summary
introductory on line survey course in geology with lab. no prereqs.
15-30
Course Context:
intro course, no pre-requisites, not a prerequisite for other courses, satisfies gen ed requirement, taken by non science majors
Course Goals:
SWBAT assess the occurrence of geologic hazards in the community where they live, predict the impact and recommend appropriate mitigation measures
How course activities and course structure help students achieve these goals:
on-line interactive learning modules on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, flooding and mass movements; course portfolio assessing the hazards in thir home town
Skills Goals
computer data sets: accessing, manipulating, plotting
crtitcal analysis
working in on line groups
crtitcal analysis
working in on line groups
How course activities and course structure help students achieve these goals:
each module provides interactive and student-centered activities such as jijsaw, concept sketches, case studies and virtual field trips; course project is a systhesis of all modules in context of students home town
Attitudinal Goals
significance of geology in assessing natural hazards.
awareness of geologic points of interest in their home town
awareness of geologic points of interest in their home town
How course activities and course structure help students achieve these goals:
project portfolio focuses on local geology in their home towns
Assessment
summative: project portfolio
formative:concept sketches, rubrics for assignments
formative:concept sketches, rubrics for assignments
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