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GenSci 102A
Environment: Earth
233 Miller Hall - phone 6531
I have not ordered a formal text book for this class. There are plenty of geology books available, but most of them are useful for only about half the topics I cover, and do not help at all for the other things. So, because most traditional text books are marginally useful I do not require you to spend the money on one. There are places in the course, however, especially the discussion of the various rock groups and plate tectonics where traditional texts are helpful. If you feel you want something to read to support these subjects look at any of the texts used in other sections of the course, or e-mail or stop by and see me for some suggestions.
There is a required Lecture Notebooks for the class, purchased from the JMU copy center. You will not get though the class without it. Bring it to class every day. It contains all the handouts, overheads, homework problems, etc. used in the class (over 200 pages worth).
And finally, because there is no formal text, good note taking is essential. It is very hard to miss classes and get through the class well. Find a good partner whose academic abilities you trust to exchange notes with if you do have to miss class. Return to GenSci 102A: Environment Earth home page |
| Last Update: 10/26/00 | e-mail: (Fichtels@jmu.edu) |