GEOGRAPHY 1113K Lab –
Fall 2008
Introduction to
Landforms
Laboratory Sections A,
B, C, D, and E
Department of Physics, Astronomy, and
Geosciences
Valdosta State University
Instructor: Dr. Donald Thieme Meeting Times: M W F 9:00-10:50
PM, NH 1042
T R 8:00-9:50
PM, NH 1042
Office: 2046
Nevins Hall Office Hours: 10:00-11:50
T R, 2:00-3:50 W or by appointment
Email: dmthieme@valdosta.edu Phone: 333-5752
Web Site: http://www.valdosta.edu/~dmthieme
Textbook
Brevik, Eric C., Can Denizman, Clint Barineau, Mark S. Groszos, Judith L. Grable, Michael G.
Noll, Edward E. Chatelain, and Paul Vincent, 2005, Laboratory Manual for Introduction to Landforms. 2nd
Edition. Pearson Education, Boston, MA.
Grading
Students do not receive a separate
grade for the laboratory; laboratory grades will be factored into the final
course grade as outlined in the class syllabus.
There will be 250 points possible in
the laboratory during the course of the semester. Ten lab exercises worth 10
points each will be graded, for a total of 100 points. You can only get credit
for doing a lab exercise if you are in lab the day it is done; there are no
make-ups on lab exercises unless your absence is for a university related
activity. Lab exercises are due at the end of the lab period in which they are
assigned. Successfully completing and handing in a lab exercise will net you 10
points each. We will complete 12 lab exercises during the semester and you may
drop two of them. These drops are intended to cover emergencies, so use them
wisely. Do not skip two of the first four labs and then come looking to make up
a lab because you got sick during week 9. We will have a lab midterm during the
5th lab period that is based on labs done during the second and
third meetings, making the second and third lab periods poor times to skip. Any
student who attends and turns in all 12 labs will receive 5 extra credit points
added to their final lab grade.
In addition to lab exercises, we will
have two lab tests during the semester. The first test is worth 50 points and
covers basic skills needed to read topographic maps and aerial photographs. The
second test is worth 100 points and will cover landform interpretation. The
tests are based on material learned during the lab exercises. Shortly after
each lab, I will post an answer key for that lab. It
is up to each individual student to check their lab exercise answers against
the answer key to insure correct answers to use in studying for my tests.
Needed Materials
Every
student should bring their lab manual, textbook, graph paper, and a pencil with
eraser to lab every week. These items will be essential. I WILL NOT ACCEPT LABS
DONE IN INK! A calculator, ruler, colored pencils, and
protractor will also prove useful during many of our labs.
Lab Schedule
|
Week |
Topics |
Reading |
|
August 18-22 |
No
Lab |
|
|
August 25-29 |
Common Rocks and Minerals |
Chapter 1 |
|
September
1-5 |
Reading Topographic Maps and Aerial
Photos |
Chapter 2 |
|
September
8-12 |
Topographic Maps and Map Location |
Chapters 3,4 |
|
September
15-19 |
Test
#1: Topo Maps and Aerial Photos |
|
|
September
22-26 |
Volcanic and Plutonic Landforms
|
Chapter 6 |
|
Sept.
29-Oct. 3 |
Karst and Groundwater |
Chapter 7 |
|
October
6-10 |
Fluvial Processes and Landforms, Start
Stream Table |
Chapters 8, 9 |
|
October
13-17 |
Fall
Break, No Lab |
|
|
October
20-24 |
Eolian Landforms |
Chapter 11 |
|
October
27-31 |
Coastal Processes and Landforms |
Chapter 12 |
|
November
3-7 |
Glaciers and Glacial Landforms |
Chapter 13 |
|
November
10-14 |
Soil Surveys and Their Use |
Chapter 14 |
|
November
17-21 |
Structural Control of Landforms, End
Stream Table |
Chapter 10 |
|
November
24-28 |
Thanksgiving
week, No Lab |
|
|
December
1-5 |
Lab
Final, Intepreting Landforms on Topographic Maps |
|
Policies
for Attendance, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Conduct, Academic
Honesty, and Equal Opportunity will be discussed during the first lab meeting . These policies are in the course syllabus posted
online at: http://www.valdosta.edu/~dmthieme/Syllabi/1113_Syllabus.htm