ERTH 1080

Geology I

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

This course focuses on the solid earth (geosphere) and how it evolved throughout earth's vast history, and continues to evolve today. The processes involved are recorded in the rocks and minerals of our earth, and we explore these natural processes and materials as a way to understanding our earth.The course meets the needs of students who require a science course with a lab component, is a required prerequisite course for all Earth Science majors, and serves as an introduction for all those interested in Earth Science. No previous knowledge of geology is required.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Simone Booker and Christiane Zoghbi. Open the PDF

Grading

14%Lab assignments (7)2% each; weekly
5%Lab Quiz 01Week of Oct 19
5%Lab Quiz 02Week of Nov 30
6%Lab participationWeekly
10%In-class exercisesRandom; no make-ups
25%Midterm testOctober 21
35%Final examCumulative; December exam period

Textbooks

  • Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology, Ludman and Marshak (optional)
  • Physical Geology (optional)
  • OpenGeology (optional, free)

Course rules

Late labs
Labs are accepted up to 24 hours late; afterward, the penalty is 10% per day until the next lab.
Missed lab
One lab may be missed without penalty; contact the lab instructor promptly to arrange alternatives.
Missed midterm
An accepted absence requires a Student Declaration of Absence, and the final exam weight increases to 45%.
In-class activities
There are no make-ups for in-class activities.
Exams
The midterm and final are in person and closed book.
Passing
You must pass both the lab and non-lab components to pass the course.
Academic integrity
Collaboration is allowed in labs, but each student submits individual work; quizzes are individual.
Generative AI
Generative AI may be used for studying, but not to create content submitted for assessment.

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