Earth SC-202 Physical Geology.ppt

Uniformitarianism Continuity of Cause and Effect Apply Cause and Effect to Future - Prediction Apply Cause and Effect to Present - Technology Apply Cause and Effect to Past - Uniformitarianism Uniformitarianism does not mean: Catastrophes never occur Physical Conditions on Earth never Change Earth has always been the same Physical processes always occur at the same rate or intensity Laws of Physics have always been the same Uniformitarianism does mean: Using our knowledge of physical laws, we can test: Whether catastrophes have occurred Whether physical conditions on earth have changed, and if so, how (ice ages, warm periods, high or low sea level, etc.) Whether physical laws themselves have changed in time, or elsewhere in the universe. * Earth SC-202 Physical Geology Instructor Prof. Steven Dutch Office: LS 402 Phone: 465-2246 Email: dutchs@ Home Page: /dutchs Office Hours MWF 10:30-11:30, TR 9:30-10:50 Rocks Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Volcanoes Intrusions Weathering Soils Erosion Water Underground Surface Oceans Wind Glaciers Fossils Earth History Earth’s Interior Earthquakes Mountains Plate Tectonics Other Planets Mineral Resources What is Physical Geology? Syllabus Introduction to the course Minerals Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes Weathering and Erosion Evolution of Landscapes Sedimentary Rocks Evolution, Fossils, Geologic Time Glaciers Wind and Wave Erosion Metamorphism and Deformation Earthquakes and Earths Interior Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics Resources from the Earth Geology of other Worlds Exams and Grading Midterm I 50 points Midterm II 50 points Lab 100 points Final 80 points Field Trip 20 points Attendance 10 points Total 300 points A 270+ AB 255-269 B 240-254 BC 225-239 C 210-224 CD 205-210 D 200-204 Field Trip Dates Mandatory – Absence Excuse Required 8:00 LS Parking Lot, Return 4:15 Casual Clothing – No strenuous hiking Bring a lunch and fluids Rest stops provided Put on your calendar! No excuses! Lab Instruc