Earth Science Course Syllabus

Vista Murrieta High School Earth Science Instructor: R. Heise Room: SS 15 Phone: (951) 894-5750 ext. 6735 Email: [email protected] Text: Prentice Hall Earth Science

This course is designed to provide students with an appropriate level of understanding and appreciation of the geological world in which we live. The class will be a college preparatory course and is designed to challenge students as well as to give them experience in hands-on laboratory techniques, technological applications, collaborative work environments, and other lab related experiences. Students enrolled in this class can expect homework nearly every night; the time required for its completion will depend upon the individual student. Success in the class will depend upon the student’s ability to maintain a responsible work ethic, develop critical thinking and processing skills, as well as competent note taking skills and study skills which, in turn, will aide the student at the college level.

Topics being learned:

History of Science and the Scientific Method, Astronomy, Meteorology, Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeochemical Cycles, Dynamic Earth Processes, and California Geology

1 st Semester

Unit 1-Astronomy Ch.22-25 Unit 2-Meteorology Ch. 17-20 Unit 3-Climatology/Oceanography Ch. 21 and Ch. 14-16

2 nd Semester

Unit 5-Biogeochemical Cycles Ch. 2-6 Unit 6-Dynamic Earth Processes Ch. 8-11 Unit 7-California Geology Ch. 13 Unit 8-Historical Geology Ch. 12-13

Grading Scale 100 - 90% A 89.9 - 80% B 79.9 - 70% C 69.9 - 60% D 59.9% and below F