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The class notes are organized according to their order of occurrence throughout the term. They are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Format. Acrobat Reader is invoked as a plug-in within the web browser environment. It is available on most machines at WOU. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free by returning to Taylor's Home Page
Exam study guides will be included as the term progresses. Please check future postings as exam time approaches
Class Notes - Introduction to Earth System Science
Class Notes - Basic Math Review
Class Notes - Basic Science Review
Class Notes - The Earth in Context: Universe and Solar System
Class Notes - Earthquake Hazards in Oregon
Class Notes - Matter, Atoms, Compounds
Class Notes - Volcanoes and Igeneous Activity
Figures / Overheads to Accompany Selected Class Notes
Class Homework Assignments
Homework Instructions:
(1) Clicking on the link at the end of this section will take you to a server
called "WebCT".
(2) Once at the site, choose the "Log On to My WebCT" option.
(3) Enter your WOU student server username (the first letter of your first name
+ the first 6 letters of your last name).
Use all lower case letters only!!!
(4) Enter your username again for the password.
Use all lower case letters only!!!
(5) Once you are logged in, look for the "Change Password" icon... you can change
your password at any time!
(6) Click on the "Homework Assignment" icon.
(7) Click on the homework assignment you wish to complete, and begin the online
assignment.
(8) You may stop and begin the assignment as many times as you wish, but only
until you click "submit for grading".
(9) Make sure you print a hard copy of your homework answers and/or save
them as a file on your local drive!
Note: Pay attention to the availability dates. You have unlimited time and an
unlimited number of tries to correctly answer and submit the questions.
Note: Print your questions and answers from the browser icon... this will be your
written record of completing the assignment!!
Click Here to Go to WebCT and the Homework Page
Lab / Quiz Answer Keys
Answer Key for In-Class Quantitative Problem Set
Study Guides
A General Guide
For Studying Physical Science
Quiz 1 Study Guide
Mid-Term Study Guide
Quiz 2 Study Guide
Final Exam Study Guide