Spring 2009

Principles of Geology

Listed in: Geology, as GEOL-11

Faculty

Tekla A. Harms (Sections 03, 04 and 05)

Description

As the science that considers the origin and evolution of the earth, Geology provides students with an understanding of what is known about the earth and how we know it, how the earth “works” and why we think it behaves as it does. In particular this course focuses upon the earth as an evolving and dynamic system where change is driven by energy generated within the earth. Concepts to be covered are: the structure of the earth’s interior, isostasy, deep time, the origin and nature of the magnetic field, plate tectonics, the origin and evolution of mountain belts, and ocean basins and the growth of the continents over time. In this context, Geology 11 considers a diverse range of topics such as the Appalachian mountain belt, the Hawaiian Islands, Yellowstone Park, the consequences of seismicity, faulting, meteorite impact, and volcanism on the earth’s inhabitants, and the sources and limitations of mineral and energy resources. This is a science course designed for all students of the College. Three hours of class and two hours of lab in which the student gains direct experience in the science through field trips, demonstrations, and projects. Fall semester: Fall and Spring semesters. Fall semester: Professor Crowley. Spring semester: Professor Harms.

GEOL 11 - LEC

Section 03
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107

Section 04
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107

Section 05
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM ESNH 107

GEOL 11 - LAB

Section 03
W 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ESNH 100

Section 04
Th 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM ESNH 100

Section 05
Th 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ESNH 100

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022

Earthquake Distribution Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Friday, 4/24/2009, at 6:36 PM
Earthquake Distribution homework is due in class on Friday, May 1.
EarthquakesWeb09.pdf

Geologic Map Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Friday, 4/10/2009, at 3:49 PM
Color Geologic Map to accompany Geologic Map Homework exercise.
GeologicMap.pdf

Geologic Map Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Friday, 4/10/2009, at 3:48 PM
Geologic Map Homework is due in class on Friday, April 17.
GeoMapHomework.pdf

Structure Boxes Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Friday, 4/3/2009, at 1:56 PM
Structure Boxes Homework is due in class on Friday, April 10. I recommend, however, that you look it over and try to do a few before the test on Wednesday.
StructureBoxes.pdf

Fire Under the Sea Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Friday, 3/27/2009, at 3:49 PM
Fire Under the Sea Homework is due in class on *Wednesday, April 1*. (No Foolin'!)
FireUnderSea.pdf

Sedimentary Rocks Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Friday, 3/13/2009, at 2:49 PM
Sedimentary Rocks Homework is due in class on Friday, March 27 (new date). The sedimentary rocks are available for your study in the lab room. Your sedimentary rocks labs have been returned to the boxes in the lab room.
SedRxhomework08.pdf

Melting and Crystallization Homework

Submitted by Tekla A. Harms on Thursday, 2/26/2009, at 11:25 AM
Melting and Crystallization Homework is due in class on Friday, March 6.
IgnRxPartialMelt.pdf