Geology 113
Earth Science
Grading

Grades will be based on a 500 point scale with:

• 3 - 1 hour exams worth 100 points each (2 in class, 1 during finals week)

• 1 Portfolio project containing three scientific explanations and four integrated Internet (World Wide Web) assignments worth 100 points

• 10 Laboratory exercises worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points

Exams will cover information presented in lecture, and concepts and questions outlined in the course manual. The textbook provides detail necessary to support your understanding and should be read. The format for the exams will be roughly 50% multiple choice, matching, and true-false, and 50% short answer and essay. If you are unable to attend an exam, you must make arrangements with Dr. Smith prior to the exam - there will be no exceptions.

Open lab sessions (when you can come into the lab to study material or to receive help) will be held every Friday, 1:30 -3:30 PM in Room 004 Penny Hall, or at other times by making an appointment with one of the T.A.'s.

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and those engaging in it will be prosecuted. See the Academic Honesty & Dishonesty pamphlet published by the Dean of Students Office for further information.

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