Introduction to Earth Science  - GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031

Middle Tennessee State University
Department of Geosciences

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Important Note to All GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031 Students!

All students registered for Introduction to Earth Science lecture (GEOL 1030 )are required to concurrently register for Introduction to Earth Science Lab (GEOL 1031). Likewise, all students registered for Introduction to Earth Science Lab (GEOL 1031) are required to concurrently register for Introduction to Earth Science lecture (GEOL 1030). Students not concurrently registered for GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031 will be automatically dropped from the GEOL 1030 or GEOL 10301 section in which they are enrolled.  Exceptions are granted only by permission of the chairperson of the Department of Geosciences (Dr. R. Zawislak, KOM 325B, 898-2726).

GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031 Course Information

GEOL 1030 (Introduction to Earth Science lecture, 3 credit hours) and GEOL 1031 (Introduction to Earth Science laboratory, 1 credit hour) provide overview of the Earth's formation, composition and internal structure, as well as discussion of dynamic systems which have operated to shape the solid Earth, oceans, and atmosphere over the Earth's 4.6 billion year history. Upon completion of the courses, students will understand the mechanisms and interdependence of physical Earth systems.  An important objective of GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031 is that all students gain appreciation of the influences of naturally occurring Earth processes on the history and future of humankind.

GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031 are separate courses. Accordingly, all students receive separate grades for GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031. GEOL 1031 final grades are not factored into GEOL 1030 final grades.

Unless otherwise instructed, all GEOL 1030 and GEOL 1031 students are required to purchase the following:

• Lecture Text: E.J. Tarbuck and F.K. Lutgens, Earth Science (tenth edition), Prentice-Hall, Inc.
• Laboratory Manual: Tarbuck, E.J., Lutgens, F.K. and Pinzke, K.G., Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (fourth edition), Prentice Hall
• Rock and Mineral Investigation Kit (available at the MTSU bookstore or from the MTSU Geology Club)

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GEOL 1030/1031 instructors:                                                                                

Dr. Mark Abolins (KOM 322-G, 904-8372)                                              
mabolins@mtsu.edu
                                                                                 
Dr. Burt Bordine (KOM 325-F, 898-2730)
bbordine@mtsu.edu

Dr. Warner Cribb (KOM 322-A, 898-2379)                                                
cribb@mtsu.edu                                                                                          
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Dr. Clay Harris (KOM 322-E, 904-8019)                                                    
cdharris@mtsu.edu                                                                                  
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Dr. Jim Henry (KOM 325-D, 904-8452)
jhenry@mtsu.edu
                                                           
Mr. Mike Hiett (KOM 325-A, 898-5075)
mhiett@mtsu.edu

Dr. Al Ogden (KOM 325-G, 898-4877)
aogden@mtsu.edu

Ms. Amy Reesman (KOM 322-B, 898-2726)
areesman@mtsu.edu

Mrs. Jamie Storvik (KOM 301-G, 898-2965)

Mrs. Karen Weller (898-2726)

Dr. Ron Zawislak (KOM 322-C, 898-5609)
RLZ1@mtsu.edu

Departmental Contacts/Resources

Mrs. Karen Dunkley, Departmental Secretary (KOM 325-B, 898-2726)
kdunkley@mtsu.edu

Fullerton Laboratory for Spatial Technology (KOM 302, 898-5561)
tnolan@mtsu.edu

MTSU X-ray Fluorescence Lab   (KOM 102-C, 898-5249)
cribb@mtsu.edu

MTSU Geoscience Computer Lab (KOM 308)
mabolins@mtsu.edu

MTSU Geoscience Map Repository

MTSU Groundwater Laboratory
aogden@mtsu.edu