ERTH 2410
Environ Iss. in Erth Scie.
Lec 01 selected
Geology underlies many of the environmental problems facing humans today. Topics include environmental aspects of energy and mineral resource, geologic hazards, geologic connections to pollution and waste disposal, and the role that water plays in its various guises. Canadian examples are incorporated where appropriate. Approved with Canadian Studies.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Wed 16:05-17:25
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Lexie Arnott. Open the PDF
Grading
6%ExercisesTwo or three in-class exercises
9%ActivitiesOnly about 90% of highest marks count
30%Tests (2)15% each; in-person and written
35%Assignments (4)Mostly completed outside class
5%BrightSpace quizzesFrequent, close to weekly
15%Readings (3)Reading assessments due before class discussions
Course rules
- GenAI
- Use of GenAI or LLMs is prohibited.
- Exercises
- For excused absences, marks may be reweighted to associated tests; exercises must still be completed for a completion mark.
- Activities
- Activities have no makeups.
- Missed tests
- Makeup tests take place during the exam period, with none offered after it.
- Late assignments
- Late assignments lose 20% per day; submissions stop once marks are released or work is returned.
- BrightSpace quizzes
- Quizzes allow ten attempts, have no time limit, and have no makeups.
- File formats
- Submit assignments as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or PDF; other formats are not permitted.
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