GLG 310/598 Structural Geology
Course information and logistics
"Geologic structures and the mechanical processes involved
in their formation. Possible field trips. Prerequisites: GLG
101; MAT 270 or 290." -- ASU Bulletin
Prerequisites: I will be very strict on Geology majors
about the calculus requirement.
Textbook: Structural Geology of Rocks
and Regions, by Davis and Reynolds (John Wiley and
Sons, Inc.).
We will also use handouts from the following:
Structural Geology: An Introduction to Geometrical Techniques
(4th edition draft), by Ragan and Arrowsmith (John Wiley and Sons,
Inc.)
Principles and Practice of Structural Geology (textbook
draft), by Pollard and Johnson
My Philosophy: This is probably the most important course
in geology that you will take. You will learn about the geometry,
mechanics, and processes of rock deformation, as well as important
graphical, computer, and field techniques that you will be expected
to know in advanced geology courses.
Objectives:
University objectives:
Provide essential knowledge and training for the undergraduate
Geology major.
Instructor objectives:
This course is partially a typical review of knowledge, but also
it is a presentation of techniques. I hope that you will be able
to visualize in 3-D, gain intuition about the processes and geometry
of the deformation of rocks, and appreciate the utility of engineering
approaches to geology.
Your Grade: Your grade in Geology 310 will be based upon
a total of about 1125 points consisting of:
Two in-class examinations worth 100 points each:..........................100x2
= 200
A required final exam worth 200
points:.............................................200x1
= 200
Approximately 5, in and out of class assignments*:..........................40x5
= 200
2 Field trip write ups (worth 100 points
each)...................................100x2
= 200
13 Laboratory assignments (worth 25 points each)..........................25x13
= 325
*The in-class assignments cannot be made-up.
Grades will not be assigned on a curve. There is not a predetermined
number of As, Bs, or Cs. You are competing against my expectations,
not your classmates. I have different expectations for any graduate
students taking this course. I will occasionally post point totals
so you can see how you are doing. The way to get a good grade
in this course is consistent productivity. Don't miss
any assignments, and keep up with the lectures, the labs, and
the reading. If you have questions or difficulties, see me or
Heidi.
Make-up exams: I strongly discourage missing an exam.
If you miss an hour exam due to an excused (OKíd by me
beforehand) absence, then I MAY permit you to make it up.
Missing a test due to an unexcused absence will result in a zero
for that test.
Field trip write ups: Our two Saturday field trips will
highlight aspects of the lecture and labs and you will be required
to submit a write up and drawings for both. I will provide details
before the trips. Your write up must be reviewed by two of
your classmates before turning it in. These persons should
write comments, corrections, and suggestions on a draft of your
paper, and then sign the bottom and include their ID#s. You should
then incorporate their suggestions (at least those that are valid)
into your final paper and drawings. You will turn in the reviewed
draft with classmates reviews and the final draft. One of the
best ways to learn is to edit someone else's writing.
Laboratory assignments: The technique side of this course
will be presented and practiced in the Lab. Each lab will have
an assignment that will generally be due at the end of the laboratory
period. Neatness will count!
Reading: Many students (including me) fall behind on their
reading. If you donít read it now, you never will. Therefore,
the syllabus indicates the reading that I will expect that you
will have done by that lecture, and you will be tested on both
exams and in-class quizzes to motivate your reading. The lectures
will not simply recite the reading, but will build on it, so you
must keep up with the reading.
Internet: One of the techniques that I expect you learn
in this course is the utility of the Internet for exchanging information.
I will post many handouts and supplemental information to the
course web pages at:
http://www.public.asu.edu/~arrows/structure.html
Please email me first with questions. Of course you may call
or stop by my office, but I encourage you to try the Internet
first.
Library reserve: I will place handouts and supplemental
material on reserve at the Noble Science Library. If you miss
handouts, check there. If you have interest in other structural
geology resources, look there and on the web pages for more information.
Note: Any student who feels that he or she may need accommodations
for any sort of physical or learning disability, please speak
to me after class, make an appointment to see me, or see me during
my office hours.
File last modified on: Mon Jan 20 19:08:10 MST 1997.