gs104 Foundations of Physical Science

ES104 Earth System Science I
(Solid Earth and Lithosphere)

Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)

ES104 Fall 2007 Class Syllabus

Tarbuck and Lutgens Earth Science Text: 10th and 11th Edition Chapter Comparison

2007-2008 Finals Schedule

Bulletin Board Check Here for Class News and Events

New Posting: ES104 Lab Manual Updated Fall 2012 (most up to date version as of August 2014)

New Reading / Resource: Outside Magazine 2011 - Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Predictions

Have a Good Break and Happy Holiday!!

Taylor ES104 MW Lecture Section - Final Grades as of Dec. 6, 2007
Taylor ES104 TR Lecture Section - Final Grades as of Dec. 6, 2007

Taylor ES104 M Lab Final Grades as of Dec. 5, 2007
Taylor ES104 W Lab Grades as of Dec. 5, 2007

Class Notes

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

Video Exercise: Solar Empire I - A Star is Born

Class Notes - Plate Tectonics

Video Exercise: Birth of a Theory

Video Exercise: Earth Interior

Video Exercise: Plate Dynamics

Class Notes - Earthquakes

Video Exercise: Earthquakes and Seismology

Class Notes - Earthquake Hazards in Oregon

Video Exercise: Oregon Field Guide - Seismic Hazards of the Pacific Northwest

Class Notes - Matter, Atoms, Compounds
Class Notes - Minerals
Class Notes - Igneous Rocks

Link to Rock Cycle Animations

Class Notes - Volcanoes and Igeneous Activity

Video Exercise: Volcanism

Figures / Overheads to Accompany Selected Class Notes

Powerpoint Slide Shows to Accompany 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

Fall 2007: Taylor ES 104 MW Section - WebCT Usernames
Fall 2007: Taylor ES 104 TR Section - WebCT Usernames