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Historical
Geology
Historical
Geology
Part One - The Earth System and Complex Systems Theory
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Lynn S. Fichter - Fichtels@jmu.edu James Madison University; 233 Miller Hall - phone 8-6531 |
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a.k.a.
Historical Geology Part One - The Earth System and Complex Systems Theory
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2005 Study Guide #1 This study guide combines knowledge from Test #1 and Test #2. A couple of years ago I split the first test (which covered half a semester's material) into two shorter parts. But, about the same time I stopped revising the study guides, letting the Power Point lectures serve as study guides. So, this guide covers two tests, and is bit by bit going out of date. Still, it might serve to help you focus your thinking about the subject matter. Sample Test #1 This sample test reflects the Complex Systems Theory subject matter during Spring, 2007. Since then I have revised my development of complex systems. So, you will see questions in this test that deal with systems we have not studied, like the Bak-Sneppen model and cellular automata. But, the purpose of this test is to show you how the tests are constructed, not so much to study from. Key to Sample Test #1 There is no key for this test; if enough people request it I will try to put one together before the first test. |
Power Point Presentations
The Planetary Zoo - Part of understanding the Earth is comparing it with the other planets, and their moons. There is no specific knowledge you need take from this presentation; just develop a familiarity with how diverse the solar system is. Power Point lectures are now available at S:\Geol-230\Power Points, and can be accessed through the geology computer lab, or any of the computers in the class rooms. You may download these and take them to your own computer for study. Systems Programs Used in Class
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Supporting Web Sites
Igneous Rock Study CollectionBowen's Reaction Series Minerals Rock Web Sites: The first lab reviews igneous/metamorphic rocks and the next two clastic and carbonate rocks. Web sites exist for each groups of rocks. And, although there is no substitute for handling specimens, pictures can help refresh you memory. The page linked above will access all the mineral/rock/tectonic sites. Or, access them individually below. > Igneous Rocks > Metamorphic Rocks > Sedimentary Rocks > Minerals New or Labeled Handouts
Deep Time: The Discovery of Historical Geology - text to accompany the flow charts for development of historical geology; summarizes lives and contributions of individuals mentions on the flow charts. |