Instructor: Ms. Gail Davis

Instructor Information:

Gail Davis has taught with the UM-ISHS since 2014. She also teaches Earth and Space Science during Summer Academy. In addition to her work at Ole Miss, Ms. Davis teaches Science and Math at Lafayette County School District.

Ms. Davis received her undergraduate degree from The University of Mississippi and her Master of Science in Geosciences from Mississippi State.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending an email, please be sure to indicate your Course title and number in the subject line (ie, AP Art History).

Course Description:

Earth and Space Science is an introductory course that includes topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Some of the topics that will be addressed include weathering, plate tectonics, fossils, atmospheric phenomena, the water cycle, and planetary and star systems.

Required Textbook:

Earth and Space Science, Tarbuck, Edward J. and Lutgens, Frederick K.

Boston, MA: Prentice Hall, 2009. Print ISBN-10: 0133627551 ISBN-13: 0-13-362755-1 Edition: 3.2.2006

All students are also required to purchase an individual set of rocks and minerals. Please print the order form (attached to the main Lessons page of the course) and mail it along with a $20 money order to:

Earth Science Educators's Supply
P.O. Box 503
Lee's Summit, MO 64063

It is the student's responsibility to order his or her textbook. Online textbook retailers such as Amazon.com, ABEbooks.com, or Half.com usually provide used textbooks at economical prices.

You must make sure you are ordering the exact book required in this syllabus.

Course Objectives include (but are not limited to):

• Apply inquiry-based and problem-solving processes and skills to scientific investigations.
• Develop an understanding of the history and evolution of the universe and Earth.
• Discuss factors which are used to explain the geological history of the Earth.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Earth systems relating to weather and climate.
• Apply and understanding of ecological factors to explain relationships between Earth systems.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 20 instructional modules (or lessons). Each module has a progress test that must be scheduled in advance and taken in your proctor's presence.

Introduction to Earth Science

Chapter 1, ESRT, powerpoint, notes

Minerals *note: you must have your rocks-and-minerals set before you can complete this lesson*

Chapter 2, powerpoint, notes, videos

Rocks *note: you must have your rocks-and-minerals set before you can complete this lesson*

Chapter 3, powerpoint, notes, videos

Weathering, Soil, and Mass Movement
*note: there is no lesson for chapter 4*

Chapter 5, powerpoint, notes, videos

Running Water and Groundwater

Chapter 6, powerpoint, notes, videos

Glaciers, Deserts, and Wind

Chapter 8, powerpoint, notes, videos

Earthquakes and Earth's Interior

Chapter 9, powerpoint, notes, videos

Plate Tectonics

Chapter 9, powerpoint, notes, videos

Volcanoes and Other Igneous Activity

Chapter 10, powerpoint, notes, videos

Mountain Building

Chapter 11, powerpoint, notes, videos

Geologic Time

Chapter 12, powerpoint, notes, videos

Earth's History

Chapter 13, powerpoint, notes, videos

Mid-course Exam

Chapters 1 though 13

The Ocean Floor

Chapter 14, powerpoint, notes, videos

Ocean Water and Ocean Life

Chapter 15, powerpoint, notes, videos

The Dynamic Ocean

Chapter 16, powerpoint, notes, videos

The Atmosphere: Temperature and Structure

Chapter 17, powerpoint, notes, videos

Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation

Chapter 18, powerpoint, notes, videos

Air Pressure and Wind

Chapter 19, powerpoint, notes, videos

Weather Patterns and Severe Storms

Chapter 20, powerpoint, notes, videos

Climate

Chapter 21, powerpoint, notes, videos

Origin of Modern Astronomy

Chapter 22, powerpoint, notes, videos

Touring Our Solar System

Chapter 23, powerpoint, notes, videos

Chapter 25, powerpoint, notes, videos

Final Exam

Chapters 14 though 25

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Mineral and Rock Quizzes 10%
Chapter Assignments 25%
Evaluations (chapter tests) 40%
Exams (proctored) 25%