Geology of the National Parks GEOSC 10 Geology of the National Parks with Dr. Richard Alley Dept. of Geosciences College of Earth & Mineral Sciences The Pennsylvania State University

• Who Are We, & What Are We Doing Here? WELCOME! • Who Are We, & What Are We Doing Here? • About me and the GEOSC 10 team • About the Course. • Comments, Questions.

ABOUT GEOSC 10: Underlying Philosophy Science literacy: “a threshold level of knowledge of basic principles of sciences” (Public Understanding of Science Working Group; cited in Falk 2001, p. 9) Public understanding of science: “empowers people of all ages to enhance the quality of life for themselves, their families and society through science” (Public Understanding of Science Working Group 1993, p. 1)

Dr. Alley & His Team • Lead Faculty • Supporting Geosc. 10 Faculty • Dr. Richard Alley • Supporting Geosc. 10 Faculty • Dr. Sridhar Anandakrishnan (“Dr. A”) • Geosc 10 TA / Grad Students • There are four TA’s for this course • Instructional Support • Cindy Alley ( Resource Development & Editing ) • Jennifer Babb, e-Education Institute ( Course Mgmt. )

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model In-Class Online (ANGEL) & http://cms.psu.edu

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model In-Class • 1 Lecture / Week • Every Tuesday • Critical Concepts, Hot Topics, Survey Results

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model Online (ANGEL) • 12 Units + Orientation • EACH Unit / Week: • Text Chapters / Readings • Survey (“StudentsSpeak”) • Unit Quiz (“Rock-Ons”) • Multimedia Content ( “Vtrips”, “Geo-Mations”, “Geo-Media” ) • Exercises ( see calendar ) • Communications & Help • ANGEL Email, Help Ctrs, FAQ’s

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG Ideas 1. SCIENCE ! 2. Mountain-Making 3. Mountain-Breaking 4. Living on Earth

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG Ideas 1. SCIENCE ! • Why We Do It • It Works, Really • Science & Truth 2. Mountain-Making • Plate Tectonics • Vulcanism (Volcanoes), Earthquakes, & Landslides 3. Mountain-Breaking • Weather & Climate • Weathering & Erosion • River Systems & Dam Effects • Glaciers & Ice Ages • Sediments & Sedimentary Rocks 4. Living on Earth • Age of Earth • Evolution & Biodiversity • Fossil Fuels & Greenhouse Gases • Coastal Processes & Sea Level Change

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The Geosc. 10 Workweek Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Class Weekly Unit Quiz Due (Noon) Survey Due Survey Opens (6 pm) Weekly Unit Quiz Opens Exercises Due

ABOUT GEOSC 10: and finally, Grades # Assessment Item % Each % of Total Grade 10 Quizzes (of 12) 4.5% ea. 45 % 5 Exercises (of 6) 5% ea. 25 % Class Participation Surveys (of 12) 1.0% 10 % 1 Final Exam 20 % ** Extra Credit 1-5% + 1-5 %

Comments, Complaints, Questions, …and GO! Now, Onward… Complete This Week: START Folder – Unit 0 ( In ANGEL - cms.psu.edu )