What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive course requirements syllabus for GEOL 200: Geology for Environmental Scientists at West Virginia University. It outlines the expectations, policies, and logistical details for students enrolled in the course during the Fall 2005 semester. It serves as the foundational guide for navigating the course successfully, detailing how student performance will be evaluated and what is expected throughout the term. The syllabus covers essential information regarding course structure, grading, and academic conduct.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is crucial for any student registered, or considering registering, for GEOL 200. It’s best reviewed *before* the course begins to understand the workload, required materials, and the instructor’s expectations. It’s also a vital reference throughout the semester to clarify policies on attendance, assignments, and grading. Environmental Science students, and those with an interest in the geological underpinnings of environmental issues, will find this particularly useful for planning their academic schedule and preparing for the course demands.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides the framework for the course but does *not* contain the actual course content – lectures, readings, lab exercises, or specific assignment details. It doesn’t offer study materials, solutions to problems, or detailed explanations of geological concepts. It also reflects policies specific to a past semester and may be subject to change in future offerings of the course. It’s a guide *to* the course, not a substitute *for* active participation and engagement.
What This Document Provides
* Instructor contact information and office hours.
* A description of the course’s structure, including lecture and lab components.
* Details regarding required textbooks and resources.
* Policies concerning attendance and participation.
* Information about required field work and associated expectations.
* A breakdown of the grading components and their respective weights.
* Clearly stated educational goals and learning objectives for the course.
* A statement regarding the university’s commitment to social justice and inclusivity.