When:
Tuesdays/Thursdays 09:25 - 10:40
Room: PE-250
Instructor:
Dr. Stefan
Kienzle
Office:
Alberta Water & Environmental
Science Building: WE-2012
Phone:
403.380.1875
E-mail:
stefan.kienzle@uleth.ca
Office Hours:
Flexible - Please ask after class for an appointment
Class Notes:
On Moodle
Textbook
Homepage: http://
www.mygeoscienceplace.com
Test Center:
http://fusion.uleth.ca/crdc/testcenter/testcenter_student_info.htm
Moodle:
http://courseware.uleth.ca/
Robert W. Christopherson: Elemental Geosystems, 7th Edition (earlier editions will also work, but Chapter and Page numbers as well as content will differ slightly, and recent updates will be missing)
New or used (earlier editions) textbooks can be purchased from the University bookstore. The bookstore also sells a digital e-book (PDF) version of the text at a slightly reduced cost (but with a time limit). For more information on the various purchasing (or rental) options, contact the bookstore.
The major
objective of the course is to develop an
understanding of the major elements and processes of
the Earth system in which we live. In particular,
student will learn to recognize the effects of
human's activities on our environment, such as air
and water pollution, global change, or ozone layer
depletion. We will cover many physical
principles, as well as some chemistry and
biology. Where possible, connections to
everyday life will be made to draw on the student's
own experiences and observations.
In order to be able to cover the vast amount of material in this course, students are required to do a lot of reading.
The course
outline follows the required textbook. Some topics
will be covered in detail, while others will only be
covered very generally. The main topics covered are:
Students are NOT allowed to
use cell phones, PDAs, iPODs or similar devices in
class. If student do use the devices, they will be
asked to leave the class, as this distracts other
students. Laptops and iPADs are only allowed if used
to take notes - playing games or using social
networks are not allowed during class!
Plagiarism is an extremely serious academic offence and carries penalties varying from a written reprimand and failure in an assignment, to debarment from the University. Any student found to have plagiarized or cheated in this course would receive a mark of zero on the work in question, in addition to a written reprimand copied to the Registrar’s Office.
Definitions
and policies regarding plagiarism can be found in
the University of Lethbridge Calendar.
There
will be four Tests and one assignment.
Three tests will account for 23%
of the final grade; one test accounts for 25%, and the
assignment will count for 6%.
All questions are multiple choice questions or
matching questions.
If for some reason such as illness or a serious family problem you are unable to attend a test, you must inform the instructor BEFORE the Test. Otherwise, a doctor's or other official note is required within one week. Failing to do so will result in zero marks for the missed test.
Only during lectures I will
point out those parts of the chapters that will be
tested.
I will NOT reply to e-mails
that ask "What is on the next test?"
|
Moodle
Dates (always Mon to Thurs) |
Percent
of Final
Grade
|
Assignment |
to be announced |
6% |
Test 1 |
Sep
30 to Oct 03 |
23% |
Test 2 |
Oct
21 to 24 |
23% |
Test 3 |
Nov
18 to 21 |
23% |
Test 4 |
Dec
02 to 05 |
25% |
Grading Scheme
|
|
Percentage
|
Grade
|
90.0 - 100.0
|
A+
|
85.0 - 89.9
|
A
|
80.0 - 84.9
|
A-
|
76.7 - 79.9
|
B+
|
73.4 - 76.6
|
B
|
70.0 - 73.3
|
B-
|
66.7 - 69.9
|
C+
|
63.4 - 66.6
|
C
|
60.0 - 63.3
|
C-
|
55.0 - 59.9
|
D+
|
50.0 - 55.0
|
D
|
0.0 - 49.9
|
F
|
You are reminded to ensure that your e-mail account is never full, otherwise you will not be able to receive e-mails.