Lecture Format and Activities

• Explore evidence of Earth history provided by rock and fossil records
• Consider critical concepts and principles that control geologic processes
  
• Explain geological phenomena that have shaped changes to the Earth's environment over geological time
• Emphasize the evolutionary nature of physical, chemical and biological components within the Earth system
  

• In-class question/answer discussion sessions addressing critical points of understanding through deduction
  
• Exploration and interpretation of characteristics of rock and fossil evidence of Earth's history illustrated by Powerpoint presentations
• Reinforcement and assessment of key learning points with reflective questions
  

• Review Sessions scheduled for February 11, March 25, April 29.
  
• Tests on February 16 and March 30 (GY126, 10:10 am; see Exams)
  
• The final exam is scheduled for May 4 (12:30 - 2:30 pm)

• Preparation for G104 lecture class:
• Print and review handout questions to complete during class.
  
• Participate in discussions of in-class questions
  
• Maintain attentive involvement during the presentations
  
• Ask questions if you don't comprehend concepts or class materials
• Seek assistance during office hours when you don't understand
  
• Review class materials to ensure comprehension
• Read and review copies of lecture materials downloaded (as pdf files) from Oncourse resources.

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