Instructor:
Dr. Arpita Nandi
Lecture: M : 10:25 - 12:25,
F:10:25 - 11:20
201 Hutcheson Hall
Lab:
W: 10:25 – 12:25
E-mail: nandi@etsu.edu
Office Hours:
My office hours will be MW 1:30-2:30, at room 204 Hutcheson Hall and will be
available outside of office hours by appointment.
I am readily available via e-mail.
Textbook:
Mineralogy
(2/e), D. Perkins, 2002 (Required)
Lab Manual:
Will consist of handouts, specimens, and thin sections.
Lab supplies
(Bring to class every day):
Hand lens 10x, Calculator, Colored pencils
General Course Information
Course Objectives: Minerals, alone or in combination, form the “solid” portions of the
Universe. Therefore, mineralogy (which is the study of minerals) truly is
fundamental to the sciences.
Expectations:
I expect students to attend all classes. Reading (as noted on the syllabus)
should be done before class to aid in discussion of the daily topics.
Part of the participation grade will be
attendance, also in-class assignments and surprise quizzes (NO
MAKE UPS) will count as part of class participation.
Labs:
All laboratory assignments will be due before the start of the next lab class,
no exceptions.
Late submission may be
accepted with a penalty, unless prior arrangements have been made.
In this course, the work you hand in for credit must be entirely your own
work. In group activity, even if you work with others, you are expected to hand
in individual assignments written in your own words.
You are welcome to discuss any course related problems or issues with me.
My goal, and that of the department, is to create a productive learning
environment for all students.
Exams:
Lecture exams will consist of multiple choice, T/F, short answer, and essay.
Lab exams are based on lab assignments.
Final grades will be based
on total points at the end of the semester, and a curve
may be applied if necessary.
Exam
Make Ups -
I reserve the right to refuse make up exams if I feel that an absence
is not justified. Make up
exams will be administered only when a reasonable excuse is given. If you know
beforehand, I must be notified
if a test is going to be missed. Tests may be taken ahead of time if an absence
is unavoidable.
Academic dishonesty:
For the purposes of this class, academic
dishonesty is defined to include: cheating on exams, plagiarism (know what this
means), or turning in someone else's work as your own. Academic dishonesty shall
result in a failing grade.
Students with disabilities:
I will make every effort to accommodate students with disabilities. In
accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and
require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course; please contact me
ASAP at the beginning of the semester.
Grading:
Most of your grade is based on your performance
on the examinations, quizzes and lab assignments.
The assignments require some group work and some individual activities.
You are strongly encouraged to work together.
In-class activities and discussion are an important component of this
course. The breakdown of the
learning assessment on which your grades will be determined is as follows:
Midterm #2:
15%
Final Exam:
20%
Lab
assignments:
20%
Lab exam:
15%
Project
presentation:
10%
Participation:
5%
Total:
100%
Project presentation:
Guidelines for the final project and
presentation will be given to you in due time.
Exam dates:
First Mid Term.
September 26
Second Mid Term,
October 31
Comprehensive Final Exam,
December 5
Laboratory Exam,
December 3
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