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Geology 302 - Mineralogy Fall 2019 GEOLOGY 302 - MINERALOGY FALL 2019. 4 credit class GEOL 101 and 102 (Grade C or above) PREREQUISITES CHEM 211 Monday / Wednesday 10:30 - 11:45 am, Exploratory Hall 1309 CLASS MEETS LAB either Wednesday 12:30 - 3:15 pm, L505 Exploratory Hall or Wednesday 3:30 - 6:15 pm, L505 Exploratory Hall Dr. Julia Nord, 3453 Exploratory Hall Email Address - [email protected] Angela Bee, 3417 Exploratory Hall Email Address - [email protected] INSTRUCTORS Shannon Glock, Mineralogy LA. "Learning Assistant" Email Address - [email protected] Dylan Persinger, Mineralogy LA. "Learning Assistant" Email Address - [email protected] Julia - Tuesday 2:30-4:30 in the lab and by appointment. Angela - TBD OFFICE HOURS Shannon - TBD Dylan - Monday 4:30-6:30 and Thursday 4:00-6:00. William Nesse Introduction to Mineralogy (IM), I'm ok with any edition BUT page numbers are for third edition. IF TEXTS you have a different (cheaper) edition the page numbers will be different. You may want to check the text in the lab to see if you are on the correct pages. Nesse. Introduction to Optical Mineralogy (IOM) Oxford University Press. Editions 2, 3 or 4. Copies in classroom PLEASE NOTE page numbers are for edition 4. LABORATORY TEXT Simon and Schuster. Guide to Rocks and Minerals or Peterson Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals or similar reference book. Get at a Bookstore - or online Pen Knife (please bring your Mason penknife to each lab, you will SUPPLIES get this the first lab) Magnifying glass (10* or better) is provided. But every geologist has their own. Pencils Colored pencils 3 ring binder for lab * Skills in identifying and classifiying minerals in hand-samples in both the laboratory and the field * Ability to use the petrographic microscope and other tools for mineral identification * Skills in identifying minerals in thin-section in the laboratory * Ability to observe, document concisely and correctly, and interpret mineralogical data collected in both the laboratory and the field setting. LEARNING * Comprehension of the significance of mineral assemblages and OBJECTIVES rock associations * Understanding reactions and processes operating in minerals and mineral associations * Appreciation of the importance of mineral resources in society * Participation in activities involving professional and / or amateur mineralogical societies * Preparation for GEOL 304 and GEOL 308 YOUR GOALS FOR THIS CLASS Recent research shows that humans are not good at multitasking, in fact several peer reviewed journals state that "multitasking results in poorer learning and poorer performance". Please refrain from using phones and computers for text messages, Facebook, internet searching, shopping, IM and other related activities. IF we do not know the answer to a question as a group we can look it up during MULTITASKING the break and have a discussion. It is better to take notes by hand. IF you use a computer for note taking please do not use it for other purposes. IF you still want to multitask please sit on the back row. Multitasking Increases Study Time, Lowers Grades Make it our time: In class multitaskers have lower academic performance Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking Each lab has been designed to take approximately 6 hours of conscientious work. If this is a problem - or labs are taking much longer than this - please come and see me. One credit hour is an amount of work that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and two hours of out-of-class student work per week for a semester during the regular academic year. This means that a 4 credit class will have at least 8 hours per week out-of-class time. LABORATORY GUIDELINES You may discuss things with class members and your LA, but all work handed in must be entirely your own. Labs must be handed in at the beginning of the next lab period. Late labs will be graded for one half credit. Labs will not be accepted after graded labs have been returned Labs can be "redone" for half credit. PLEASE make sure we can tell what you have corrected. They will be accepted up to 2 weeks after the lab is returned to the class. You must pass this to pass the course Identify the "big ten" minerals in Hand Sample and Thin Section Demonstrate proficiency in mineral identification and microscope LAB EXAM techniques You may retake this exam if approved Four fields trips will be offered. You may attend all, BUT you must attend one. FIELD TRIPS Friday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 29th. - Franklin NJ Sunday, Oct. 20th - Gold panning. Saturday, Nov. 9th - Contrary Creek Sunday, Dec. 1st - Difficult Run. We run the Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show November 22-24 Please be available at least 4 hours on saturday or sunday that weekend. This course has been identified as a Students as Scholars Discovery of Scholarship course. This means that you will be learning about how knowledge is generated and disseminated in mineralogy. We will also discuss the importance of scholarship and mineralogy to society. We will be looking into in these topics by:- DISCOVERY OF Comprehensively reviewing a Mineralogical Society of America SCHOLARSHIP (MSA) Journal article COURSE by Robert Hazen (and others) on Mineral Evolution. Dr Hazen was a Robinson Professor at GMU Investigating aspects of a mineral of your choice. This will include evaluation of peer-reviewed literature and websites and applying appropriate scholarly conventions such as the MSA style guide Helping to run the annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil show at GMU To learn more about Students as Scholars, visit oscar.gmu.edu. The integrity of the University community is affected by the individual choices made by each of us. GMU has an Honor Code with clear guidelines regarding academic integrity. Three ACADEMIC fundamental and rather simple principles to follow at all times are INTEGRITY that: (1) all work submitted be your own; (2) when using the work or ideas of others, including fellow students, give full credit through accurate citations; and (3) if you are uncertain about the ground rules on a particular assignment, ask for clarification. No grade is important enough to justify academic misconduct. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & Lectures given in this class are my intellectual property. TAPING LECTURES If you have a legitimate reason to tape the lectures from the Office of Disability Services, they will have a form which I can sign. If you want to tape the lectures for other reasons, see me. I have a form for you to sign. If you want to use the recording for your learning, it is best to transcribe the material as soon as you can after the lecture to clarify your notes. If you record also take notes. I will say things in class that may not be correct, or may not be my personal views to start a conversation, or get a response. Please do not transribe or use things said in the lecture by other students as you do not have their approval to record them. Maybe paraphrase their question if you need it to connect to a thought. It is probably illegal to post my notes to the internet or on any other foram. The University and I own the rights to this material If you have a documented learning disability or other condition that may affect academic performance you should: 1) make sure this DISABILITY documentation is on file with Office of Disability Services (SUB I, Rm. 4205; 993-2474;http://ods.gmu.edu) to determine the accommodations you need; and 2) talk with me to discuss your accommodation needs. George Mason University promotes a living and learning environment for outstanding growth and productivity among its students, faculty and staff. Through its curriculum, programs, policies, procedures, services and resources, Mason strives to maintain a quality environment for work, study and personal growth. An emphasis upon diversity and inclusion throughout the campus community is essential to achieve these goals. Diversity is broadly defined to include such characteristics as, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. MASON DIVERSITY Diversity also entails different viewpoints, philosophies, and STATEMENT perspectives. Attention to these aspects of diversity will help promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, and an environment where diverse opinions, backgrounds and practices have the opportunity to be voiced, heard and respected. The reflection of Mason’s commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond policies and procedures to focus on behavior at the individual, group and organizational level. The implementation of this commitment to diversity and inclusion is found in all settings, including individual work units and groups, student organizations and groups, and classroom settings; it is also found with the delivery of services and activities, including, but not limited to, curriculum, teaching, events, advising, research, service, and community outreach. Acknowledging that the attainment of diversity and inclusion are dynamic and continuous processes, and that the larger societal setting has an evolving socio-cultural understanding of diversity and inclusion, Mason seeks to continuously improve its environment. To this end, the University promotes continuous monitoring and self- assessment regarding diversity. The aim is to incorporate diversity and inclusion within the philosophies and actions of the individual, group and organization, and to make improvements as needed. Students must use their MasonLive email account to receive PRIVACY important University information, including messages related to this class. See http://masonlive.gmu.edu for more information. Two of my classmates. Names, phone numbers and emails COURSE SCHEDULE DATE TOPIC READINGS LABORATORY What is Mineralogy? What is a WEEK 1 mineral? Class Mineral: Chapter 1.
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