Syllabus

Geology 1104: The Dynamic Earth - On-Line Lecture Section
[OU Reasonable Accommodation Policy]

Instructor:	Dr. Judson L. Ahern
Lecture:	These Web pages, videos, outside Web readings
Web URL:	dynamic.ou.edu
Text:	NONE: The online notes and videos will be the source material.
Lab:	Must be enrolled in one of the lab sections; see class schedule
Office Hours:	After class or by appointment; Energy Center, Room 914, jahern@ou.edu

Course Evaluation:

Exam 1	22% of final grade
Exam 2	22% of final grade
Exam 3	22% of final grade
Quizzes, projects	10% quizzes
Lab Grade	25% of final grade
Total	101%

Exam policy: The only acceptable reason for missing a test, without prior permission, is a medical illness, to be verified by a note from a physician brought to me personally. In this situation, the next scheduled test taken will also count for the number of points available for the test that was missed. If the final exam is missed for a justifiable medical reason, a grade of I (incomplete) will be given for the course. In this case, the I will inform the student as to what needs to be done to complete the course.

Although lecture schedule and content may vary, and changes may be made as the course progresses, tests will be given on the days indicated on the Course Schedule and Notes. Tests will a total of 50 multiple choice and true/false questions. In addition to the material presented in the online lecture notes, you will be expected to view videos linked to on the outline, any referenced material on the WWW, and other sources as specified; tests will cover any or all of this material.

The final exam is just a third midterm, covering the material since the second midterm, and it will be held on the day indicated on the Course Schedule and Notes.

Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct (cheating, etc.) will not be tolerated. I will not hesitate to pursue a charge of academic misconduct against any student found cheating. All students are expected to have read and understood the student code and the academic misconduct code (OU Academic Integrity). In this course, academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's exam paper, using unallowed materials during exams (notes, books, "crib sheets", etc.), or otherwise enlisting aid during exams from anyone other than the instructor.

Note: The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with the professor as early in the semester as possible. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Office of Disability Services is located in Goddard Health Center, Suite 166, phone 405/325-3852 or TDD only 405/325-4173.