The environmental problems of today are the result of a complex interaction of people and technology with the natural physical processes and biological systems of the earth. This course will direct your attention and consideration to the physical aspects of the environment, especially as relating to geological materials, processes, and change through time. Let me know as soon as possible if an exam will be missed so arrangements can be made. In addition there will be some short quizzes during some lectures. The supplementary package contains homework assignments designed to reinforce lecture and reading materials.
Assignments are due on the dates printed in the outline.
You are allowed 5 late days during the semester. For each class period an assignment is late, one of your late days gets used. Once all are used, late assignments will no longer receive credit. Homework answers should reflect your own study and research and essays should be clearly written and 50-100 words long. Handout materials to supplement, contrast, or reinforce text material should be regarded as assigned reading although they do not appear on the syllabus.