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Geology 110 Online :

Geology 110 Textbook

Essentials of Geology, Tenth Edition by Frederick K. Lutgens; Edward J. Tarbuck . Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright Year: 2009 Publishing Date: 2007/12/30 Print ISBN-10: 0-13-600376-1 Print ISBN-13: 978-0-13-600376-2 eText ISBN-10: 0-13-603940-5 eText ISBN-13: 978-0-13-603940-2  REQUIRED: CD/GEODe cd comes with the book E-textbook: For this class you can use either the e-textbook or the standard hard cover book from the book store.  The e-textbook costs $34.30 for a 180 day subscription.  If you use the etext, be sure you can obtain the required GEODe cd separately. http://www.coursesmart.com/9780136039402

This page links you to all the sources for class information.

• BlackBoard Login Blackboard is used to receive and drop off assignments, View your grades, and download tests, and participate in forum discussions (see Forum Participation below) .  A complete list of all assignments is there, along with information for completing them.
• Syllabus  The online syllabus provides links for downloading review sheets and lecture slides for review. Syllabus which includes exact due dates for each assignments is available on the blackboard. 
• Contacting the Professor
• Grossmont College Testing Center (room 70-206) To schedule an appointment to take a test call: 619.644.7200
• Field Trip Information
• Final Exam: On  campus Check your syllabus on Blackbord for for time and date
• Supplemental Resources Information to enhance your learning, images, terms.
• FAQ's  Frequently asked questions and answers.
• Need Tutoring?  Dalene Early will be available from 11 am - 3 pm Monday through Thursday in the tutoring center. You can coordinate appointments with her through the tutoring center.

Forum Participation:

You will be required to participate in ongoing forum discussions within the BlackBoard portal. 10% of your grade is based on your participation and includes joining forum discussions and starting new topics.  You will not be graded on the number of posts you start or on the number of topics to which you reply.  You will be graded on the content of your posts, their meaningfulness and relevance to the course.  You will earn points throughout the semester for your participation.  Everything posted in the class forums is part of the required reading for this course.  Visit the forums often and share your opinions, questions, news, and answers with your  fellow classmates for maximum credit.  This is 10% of your grade that is totally in your control. 

 

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