1. Earth Science 102 Evolution of the Earth Spring 2005 Rice University

2. Class Overview Lecture: M W F 9:00-9:50 105 Geological Labs Grading: Participation (20%) Class Projects (45%) Mid-Term Exam (15%) Final Exam (20%)

3. Instructors Brandon Dugan dugan@rice.edu 713-348-5088 326 Geological Labs Carrie Masiello masiello@rice.edu 713-348-5234 206A Geological Labs Teaching Assistant Stephen Woods sgwoods@rice.edu

4. Website http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~esci102/ Syllabus Assignments Extra Credit Readings Lectures

5. Event Card Activity 1)Split into groups 2)Read through event cards 3)Order events in relative time 4)Place events on string for when they occurred in time 8 inches = 100 million years 5)Be prepared to discuss your group’s logic