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Course Description
“Nothing before learning geology had ever made me thoroughly realize, though I had read various scientific books, that science consists in grouping facts so that general laws or conclusions may be drawn from them” Charles Darwin ——————————————————————————— The Earth has a long and dynamic natural history. We will examine much of this history and learn …
Instructor
Alexander Glass, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer in Earth and Climate Sciences Division of Earth and Climate Sciences Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University E-mail: alex.glass@duke.edu Phone (Work): 919-681-6167 Office Hours: Mo 2-4pm, in person or on Zoom, TBA weekly Teaching Philosophy Statement Short Biography I was born in and spent my childhood in Hildesheim, Germany before …
Teaching Assistant
Grace Hall B.S. Candidate in Earth and Climate Sciences, Minors in Chemistry and Biology Division of Earth and Climate Sciences Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University Office Hour Location: TBD Office Hours: TBD E-mail:grace.a.hall@duke.edu I am a senior undergraduate ECS major with minors in Chemistry and Biology. I work in Dr. Avner Vengosh’s lab …
Optional Textbook
Optional Readings for Interested Parties: The market for historical geology textbooks is limited and has been dominated by a small handful of authors. I have not found a historical geology textbook to my liking that is up-to-date, affordable, comprehensive, and covers the topics I find to be important and interesting (in the order in which …
Grading Scheme
Midterm Examination 18% Final Examination (not cumulative) 18% Laboratory Performance 30% (ten labs, 3.0% each lab) Time Scale Quizzes 4% (eight quizzes, 0.5% each) Fieldtrip (Notebook + Participation) 8% Homework Quizzes 12% (fourteen homeworks, 1% each) Writing Assignment 10% Grades will be posted on Canvas gradebook. Students should regularly check their grades online. If you …
Missing an Exam
Special Circumstance and Help: Be assured that I will be as flexible as possible in helping you succeed in this course, without sacrificing academic integrity. I am ready to accommodate your particular situation (and changes) and circumstance, even at a moment’s notice. So please do not be afraid or hesitate to ask for assistance. Learning …
Course Policies
In-class Announcements: You are responsible for using your official DUKE e-mail account to receive information and communicate with the instructor and TAs. Be sure to check your Duke e-mail at least once a day for possible announcements in ECS 204. Announcement e-mails will come through Canvas and will be archived under the Announcement tab on …
Disability Accommodations
Disability Accommodation: Students with disabilities seeking special accommodations must contact the Student Disability Access Office (SDAO) to obtain appropriate support. If you are eligible to receive SDAO accommodations for exams, you MUST make reservations at the Testing Center to take your exam. Exams MUST be scheduled there and taken within 48 hours of the time and date the exam …
