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Geology 305 Earth Science for Elementary Educators Mankato State University Urban Teaching Program Course Syllabus: Spring 2003 Instructor: Dr. Russanne Low Telephone: 612-626-0205 Email: rlow@ please put “geology 305” in subject line for faster response! Course Objectives: Geology 305 will expose you to a broad overview of the structure and processes occurring on Earth and in space. A broad understanding of the interactions between the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and space is vital in making educated decisions pertaining to natural resource and environmental issues in an increasingly technical world. You will gain experience in observing natural processes and insight into how science strives to determine the interrelationships within the Earth system. The course is focused on Earth system science content with development of methods specific to teaching of K-8 Earth science as a secondary objective. Prerequisites: The course assumes a basic understanding of fundamental concepts of biology, chemistry, Earth and environmental sciences. Formal prerequisites include Biol 100 and Phys 101. If you have special needs please feel free to discuss them with me. Students with a disability should please let me know and contact the Disability Services Office (AH 117, #389-2825) or the Learning Center 389-1791. Text and Materials: 1. Lutgens and Tarbuck, 2003. Foundations of Earth Science, 4rd Edition. Prentice Hall. 2. Fried, B and McDonner M. 2000 Rocks and Minerals (17.96) 3. Van Burgh, D, Lyons, E.N. and Boyington, M Teach with Topographic Maps (10.95) The lab books will be ordered in bulk by the instructor from the National Science Teachers Association the first week of class Weekly Sequence: In the last hour of each class I will introduce the topic for the following week. Prior to the next class, and you should follow up on the introduction and: complete the textbook assignment, jotting down questions for discussi