Department of Geosciences
North Dakota State University
Geology 105:
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
Fall 2008
(Thanks to Prairie Public TV for this photo
of the Red River Flood of 1997!)
Welcome to the homepage for Physical Geology 105 for Fall Semester 2008 at North Dakota State University!
We'll be using this page to update course information throughout the semester.
The The Blackboard Web Site for this Course
The The Grotzinger et al. Textbook's web site: Geology Portal
Self-Tests Developed by Dr. Steven Dutch at U Wisconsin - Green BayANNOUNCEMENTS
Posted: Dec. 14, 2008
The Great Blizzard of Finals Week: NDSU will reopen at NOON on Monday, December 15
For the latest information, see the NDSU weather announcement page
http://www.ndsu.edu/announceweather.php
NDSU has rescheduled the Final Exam at:
Friday, December 19 @ 3:15 PM TO 5:15 PM
For those needing accommodations (travel plans, etc.) I'm sure we can work something out for you.
From NDSU:
"Due to extreme winter weather conditions, the University will be closed until 12 noon on Monday, December 15, 2008. Final exams scheduled for 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. have been rescheduled as indicated below. Please follow the originally posted final exam schedule for the remainder of the exam time blocks on Monday (beginning at 1 p.m.). If a decision is made to close the University for a longer period of time, this revised scheduled will be updated accordingly. Please report to your original room location. If an exam time conflict exists, please contact the instructor or department for resolution.
Monday, December 15
PREVIOUS Exam Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (for MWF 1:00 PM classes)
RESCHEDULED to: Friday, December 19 @ 3:15 PM TO 5:15 PM"
Posted: Dec. 7, 2008
CLASS CANCELED MONDAY DEC. 8
Geol 105 is canceled Monday Dec. 8. Please use the time to finish up your outside assignment. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Posted: Oct. 23, 2008
Review Session for Exam 3 will be in Loftsgard 114 on Monday, Oct. 27, from 6:00 to 6:50 p.m.
Posted: Oct. 8, 2008
Key for Exam 2
The key for Exam 2 has been posted.
Posted: Oct. 1, 2008
Review Session for Exam 2
The optional review session for Exam 2 will be held: Monday, Oct. 6, from 6:00 to 6:50 pm, in Loftsgard 114.
Posted: Sept. 10, 2008
Review Session Time and Date Changed
The date and time for the optional review session for Exam 1 have been changed. The review session will be on Monday, Sept. 15, from 6:00 to 6:50 pm, in Loftsgard 114.
Posted: Sept. 8, 2008
As described on your syllabus, 50 course points (10 % of your grade) consist of outside work. You have two choices: a) you can complete 10 video exercises in the GeoPortal, or b) you can attend a designated guest speaker and hand in a short paper based on the presentation. Details on each option are in Blackboard!Link to List of Speakers Here!
Posted: Sept. 4, 2008
Teaching Assistant Office Hours:
The teaching assistant for Geology 105 is Jessie Rock. Her office hours are Mondays from 2-4 and by appointment. The best way to contact Jessie is by email at jessie.rock@ndsu.edu
Posted: Aug. 11, 2008
Textbook:You may order EITHER:
UNDERSTANDING EARTH
(also includes E-book at no extra cost)
Author: GROTZINGER et al.
ISBN: 9781429223607
Edition: 5TH 08
$88.00
OR:
UNDERSTANDING EARTH E-BOOK
Author: GROTZINGER et al.
ISBN: 9781429219952
Edition: 5TH 08
$53.00
One is the hardcopy version, one is the e-book. It's up to you.
You don't need to buy both.
B.Saini-Eidukat