GL10b - Department of Geography and Geology, The University of West Indies, Mona



			GL10B

TIMETABLE
Tues. 8:00-9:00, Fri. 8:00-9:00

COURSE LECTURER
: Dr. Tom Stemann

tel.: 927-2728
Email:thomas.stemann
@uwimona
.edu.jm

LOCATION

Geol 1002/GL10B: Introduction to Earth Sciences

Course Description And Objective-

These lectures will cover elements of Environmental Science from a geological perspective. We will begin with an overview of the distribution and abundance of mineral and energy resources and then discuss the geologic aspects of waste and pollution problems.

Grading

Marks for GL10B will be calculated according to the following formula

Final Theory Exam 50%
Final Practical Exam 30%
Incourse Exam
& Coursework 20%

Recommended Books

TEXTS:
Montgomery, C.W. 2000. Environmental Geology 5th Edition Update. McGraw-Hill. 546 pp. On reserve in science library

Blatt, H. 1997. Our Geologic Environment. Prentice-Hall Inc. 541 pp.

OTHER USEFUL TEXTS:
Murck, B.W., Skinner, B. J. & Porter, S. C. 1996. Environmental Geology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.

Press, F. & Siever, R. 1998. EARTH. W.H. Freeman & Co.

Other earlier editions of all of the above may also be useful.

EXPECTATIONS- COME TO CLASS! Class attendance is basically mandatory. The easiest way to fail this course is to miss lectures!!