ERTH350 Environmental Geology
Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)
Spring 2005 Class Syllabus
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Class Notes
The class notes are organized according to their order of occurrence throughout the term. They are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Format. Acrobat Reader is invoked as a plug-in within the web browser environment. It is available on most machines at WOU. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free by returning to Taylor's Home Page
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Introductory Notes
Plate Tectonics / Rocks and Minerals
Overview of Oregon Geology
Oregon Geologic Hazards Management
Seismic Hazards
Related Paleoseismology Reports from the U.S. Geological Survey
Overview of Structural Geology and Principles of Geologic Map Interpretation
Volcanic Hazards
Flood Hazards
River Restoration / Fluvial Habitat Issues
Mass Wasting / Debris Flow Hazards
Water Resources and Pollution
Intro to Water and Hydrologic Cycle
Water Pollution Issues
Groundwater
Coastal Hazards and Development Issues
Global Climate Change
Landfill / Solid Waste Management
Class Slide Shows
Tectonics Overview
Rock and Mineral Photos
Online Mineral-Basics Study Guide
Online Rock-Basics Study Guide
Seismic Hazards
Volcanic Hazards
Hydrologic Cycle / Global Water Budget
Hydrologic Cycle Animation (NASA)
Rivers and Flood Hazards
Mass Wasting Hazards
Introduction to Groundwater
Water Pollution Overview
Additional Class Exercises
Unit Conversion Tables
Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geology
Introduction to Three-Point Problems (strike and dip)
Introduction to Engineering Geology Problem Set
Flood Hazards Lab
Surface Water Equation List
Surface Water Data (Excel)
Slope Stability Problem Set
Groundwater Flow Problem Set
Coast Field Trip Background Reading Assignment
Coast Field Trip Handouts
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Lab / Quiz Answer Keys
Topo Map Lab Key
Map Scale Review Exercise
Intro to Quantitative Methods Key
Freeman Tectonics Lab Answer Key
Freeman Map Lab Answer Key
Freeman Mineral Lab Answer Key
Freeman Igneous Rock Lab Answer Key
Freeman Sedimentary Rock Lab Answer Key
Freeman Metamorphic Rock Lab Answer Key
Freeman Earthquake Lab Answer Key
Freeman Geologic Map Lab Answer Key
Intro to Rock Properties Lab Key
Three-Point Problem (Pittsburgh Coal) Answer Key
Slope Stability / Mass Wasting Lab Key
Groundwater Flow Problems Key
Writing Guides
General Guide to Technical Writing for Earth Science Students
A General Template for Compiling a Lab Exercise Portfolio
Study Guides
Quiz 1 Study Guide and Lab Exercise Check List
Updated Midterm Study Guide and Portfolio Instructions
Final Exam Study Guide