Sedimentology and Stratigraphy-Geology 435: Fall 2009

Course Home Page: www.geology.wmich.edu/barnes/geos435

Laboratory Syllabus Page: www.geology.wmich.edu/barnes/geos435/435labsyl.htm

Required Text:

Recommended Text (for the enthusiastic Sedimentary Geologist)

OBJECTIVES OF GEOLOGY 435:

1. Global Tectonics
2. Sedimentary Petrology and the Origin of Sediments
3. Physical Processes of Sedimentation
4. Sedimentary Depositional Environments
5.  Tectonics and Sedimentation, Sedimentary Basins, the Earth through Geological Time
6. The Stratigraphic Record: Litho-, Bio-, Chrono-, Geochrono-, and Allo-Stratigraphy

Writing Intensive Experience

One of the course goals is to develop the student's writing abilities in accordance with the baccalaureate-level writing policy. The procedures for demonstrating growth and improvement in writing culminate in a term paper. The term paper is written following the preparation of narrative reports for several lab exercises and other writing exercises.

All assignments for the class shall be written in appropriate technical writing format and will be evaluated for technical writing competence on the basis of compliance with scientific writing techniques that we shall study throughout the semester and intensively during one lab session. In addition, all other written assignments, including the essay portions of exams, throughout the semester, shall be evaluated for technical writing.

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Academic Honesty
You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the Undergraduate (pp.
274-276) Catalog that pertain to Academic Integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.

Tentative Topics, Dates, and Deadlines