Welcome to Physical Geology Geol 1303

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Welcome to Physical Geology Geol 1303

• Dr. Thomas Lee McGehee
• Geosciences Department

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Additional Help after Class

• Internet Geosciences Web page student help
  package
• How to study Earth Science
• How to take notes
• Practice Exams (old test questions)
• Office Location in Manning Hall, room 128
• Telephone number 321-593-3590
• Email kftlm00_at_tamuk.edu
• Office Hours
• 1100 to 1200 M-F
• 300 to 400 M-F

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Lecture and Laboratory

• Lecture Course, Geol 1303
• Laboratory Course, Geol 1101
• Lecture in Manning Hall, room 130
• Dr. Thomas McGehee
• Laboratory in Manning Hall, room 125
• Instructor, Sam Ramos

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Course Materials

• Understanding Earth, Third Edition (required
  text)
• Frank Press and Raymond Siever, authors
• Text CD
• Geosciences Web site chapter outlines
• Author Web site www.whfreeman.com/presssiever

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Format of the Course

• Series of Lectures
• Field Trips
• Houston Museum of Science and Natural History
• Geology of Coastal Bend
• Geology of Central Texas
• Environmental Geology
• Study Session before exam (1 week before)
• Exam

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Exam Schedule

• 4, 1-hour exams during the semester
• 1, 2-hour comprehensive final exam

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Grade Determination

• 10 Pop-quizes count 12
• Three of the four exams will count 66
• Drop the lowest grade
• The Final Exam will count 22

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Tips How to Study Geology(handout)

• Before lecture
• Read assigned Chapter the night before
• Develop list of key concepts
• Review pictures and captions
• Preview materials 10 minutes before lecture

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How to Study Geology(continued)

• During Lecture Take good notes.
• Organize notes in three ring binder
• Save space between text for visuals
• Date and number each lecture page
• Main concepts should stand out
• Indicate possible test questions in margin
• Write homework assignments in margin

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How to Study Geology(continued)

• Right After Lecture Organize your notes
• All notes legible? (if not, rewrite them)
• Important points clearly defined
• Holes filed in from memory
• Possible test questions clearly marked
• Additional visual material (tables, flowcharts,
  etc.)
• Write a brief big picture overview for this
  lecture

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How to Study Geology(continued)

• After Lecture Intensive Study Session
• Master the key concepts
• Internet search for additional explanation
• Practice questions at the back of the chapter
• Come by my office or send me an email of
  questions

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How to Study Geology(continued)

• Exam Prep Eight day study method
• Day one Getting organized
• Day two Study ¼ of material
• Day three Study second ¼ of material
• Day four Study third ¼ of material
• Day five Study fourth ¼ of material
• Day six Review all material
• Day seven Relax, stay focused
• Day eight Exam day, stay focused, be confident