Structural Geology Syllabus
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Office SCI 307; phone = 06103; email = paterson@usc.edu.
Office Hours: TBA and anytime my door is open.
Readings for Tutorial & Lab:
Structural Geology by Twiss and Moores.
Field Geology by Compton
Lab Manual: Basic Methods of Structural Geology by Marshak & Mitra.
Lecture Notes and Definitions List on Website
Pre-lab readings on website.
Some assigned readings from other sources.
Grades: 2 Lecture Exams (Midterm, Final) 40
Lab Exercises 35
3 Geologic Maps/Projects 20
Class Participation in labs & field 5
Lab Exercises due the following week at the beginning of lab. Late assignments docked 1/2 letter grade per day late.
Field Trips: The field trips will leave on Friday at 1 p.m. and return Sunday evening. Students are expected to organize all necessary camping gear and food (Friday & Sat. dinners, Sat. & Sun. breakfasts). Everyone should bring their own lunches. The Department will provide vehicles, some of the group camping gear, and will pay for the food (please save your receipts). I will provide any needed maps and background information. Field trips go rain or shine.
Maps/Projects: Due on the Friday following the trip unless otherwise stated.
Participation in all lab and field exercises mandatory. Make-ups only by prior arrangement or with medical excuse.