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WkDateIn ClassReading Quiz Due before start of class
[here is the link to ALL of the readings!]		Other things due [all Final Paper assignment descriptions here]
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1M31-AugUnit 1: Hand SamplesRock of the Day
Brief overview of this class
Lecture: How minerals break		Optional Reading #0: Background concepts you need for this courseRead the syllabus
Take the pre-class questionnaire
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W2-SepRock of the Day
Review: Plate Tectonics		Reading #1: Physical Properties of Minerals (no Moodle Quiz)
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Lab2-SepRock of the Day
Begin Lab #1: Hand Sample Analysis (not due until Sept 14)		N/A
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F4-SepRock of the Day
Example Tray: Most Common Rock-Forming Minerals
Review: Bowen's Reaction Series		Reading #2: The Major Rock-Forming Minerals in Hand Sample (2300 words, estimated: 30 minutes) + Moodle Quiz
[here is the link to ALL of the readings!]
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2M7-SepNo class -- Labor Day
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W9-SepScience Writing Exercise of the Week
Intro to the Final Project (draft ideas due 9/23)
Review: Mid-Ocean Spreading Centers		Reading #3: Hand Sample Analysis: Accessory Minerals (1000 words; estimated 20 minutes) + Moodle quiz

Writing a Scientific Paper #1: Topic vs. Thesis vs. Question (900 words; estimated 10 minutes) + Moodle quiz		Deadline for getting a key from Andrew for Park 373 (here is a map to his office)
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Lab9-SepRock of the Day
Example Tray: Most Common Rocks
Review: Subduction Zones
Lab #1: Hand Sample Analysis (due Monday)		N/A
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F11-SepRock of the Day
Tying Mineralogy to Geology: Structure of the Earth
Tips: Studying for Rock & Mineral ID Exams		Reading #4: Geology of the Philadelphia Area (3400 words; estimated 40 minutes) + Moodle quiz
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3M14-SepWriting Exercise: Use Fewer Words
Exam Review: Concepts		Writing a Scientific Paper #2: Use fewer words + Moodle quizLab #1 due by midnight
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W16-SepRock of the Day
Peer Review: Use Fewer Words
Exam Review: Concepts		Writing Assignment #1: Summary of the Geology of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Upload on Moodle + bring 2 print-out copies to class)
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Lab16-SepExam #1: Hand Sample Analysis - due Thursday by midnightN/A
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F18-SepUnit #2: Thin Section BasicsRock of the Day
In-class demo: how to use a microscope		Reading #5: Thin Section Analysis: An Introduction (21 pages) + Moodle quiz
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4M21-SepRock of the Day
Writing Exercise: Presentation Basics
Quick overview of interference colors		Reading #6: Thin Section Analysis: Common Minerals of the Philadelphia Area (56 pages) + Moodle Quiz
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W23-SepRock of the Day
Presentations: project idea proposals		Reading #7: Thin Section Analysis: Index of Refraction and Relief + Moodle Quiz
Writing Assignment #2: draft ideas for final project (prepare a 1-slide Powerpoint & upload it to Moodle) -- you'll present your 1 slide in class & we'll all talk about what makes a good project
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Lab23-SepRock of the Day
Lab #2: thin sections (due Monday)		N/A
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F25-SepRock of the Day
Reading #8: Building Minerals: Crystal Systems (10 pages) + Moodle quiz
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5M28-SepRock of the Day
Tying Mineralogy to Geology: Metamorphism		Writing a Scientific Paper #3: One paragraph = One Idea + Moodle QuizLab #2 due by midnight
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W30-SepRock of the Day
Presentations: Final Project Proposals		Writing Assignment #3: Final Project Proposal (prepare a 1- to 2-slide PowerPoint & upload it to Moodle) -- you'll present in class
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Lab30-SepExam #2: Thin Section Basics - due Thursday by midnightN/A
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F2-OctUnit #3: Thin Section Fabrics & Accessory MineralsRock of the Day
Zotero Workshop		Writing a Scientific Paper #4: Reading papers that will inform your paperBring a laptop! Ideally, you've already installed Zotero
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6M5-OctWriting Exercise: One Paragraph = One IdeaReading #9: Mineral Classifications (6 pages) + Moodle quizExam #2 due before class starts Wednesday
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W7-OctRock of the Day
Peer Review of Geologic Context Sections		Writing Assignment #4: draft of the geologic context of your unit (upload to Moodle & bring 2 print-outs for peer review)
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Lab7-OctField Trip to WissahickonN/A
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F9-OctRock of the Day
In-class demo: identifying accessory minerals in thin section		Reading #10: Thin Section Analysis: Accessory Minerals (22 pages) + Moodle quiz
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7M12-OctFall Break
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W14-Oct
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Lab14-Oct
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F16-Oct
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8M19-OctWriting Exercise: Topic SentencesReading #11: Thin Section Analysis: Textures & Fabrics (22 pages) + Moodle quiz
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W21-OctPeer ReviewReading #12: Thin Section Analysis: Isotropic vs. Anisotropic Minerals (17 pages) + Moodle quizWriting Assignment #5: draft of one section for your paper (Upload to Moodle + bring 2 print-outs to class)
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Lab21-OctRock of the Day
Lab #3 (due Monday)		N/A
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F23-OctRock of the Day Reading #13: Thin Section Analysis: Birefringence (13 pages) + Moodle quiz
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9M26-OctRock of the Day
Lab #3 due (by midnight)
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W28-OctWriting Wednesday: Peer Review of Subsection DraftsNo reading -- prepare for examWriting Assignment #6: draft of all of the subsections
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Lab28-OctExam #3: Fabrics and Accessory MInerals in Thin Section - due by Thursday at midnightN/A
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F30-OctUnit #4: The Silicate MineralsRock of the DayReading #14: How to ID the Silicate Minerals (5 pages) + Moodle quiz
Reading #15: The Si-tetrahedron (12 pages) + Moodle Quiz		Sign up for presentation date
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10M2-NovRock of the Day
Reading #16: The Tectosilicates, Part 1 + Moodle Quiz
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W4-NovWriting Wednesday: Peer Review
Example conclusions		Reading #17: Tectosilicates, Part II: Feldspars (23 pages) + Moodle QuizWriting Assignment #7: Discussion and Conclusions (upload to Moodle & bring 2 print-outs to class)
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Lab4-NovRock of the Day
Lab #4 (due Monday)		N/A
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F6-NovRock of the Day
Reading #18: Tectosilicates Part III: Feldspathoids and Zeolites (8 pages) + Moodle quiz
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11M9-NovRock of the Day
Lab #4 is due by midnight
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W11-NovWriting Wednesday ExerciseNo reading -- prepare for examWriting Assignment #8: Presentations (upload to Moodle regardless of the date you're presenting)
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Lab11-NovExam #4: The Silicate Minerals
Due Thursday by midnight		N/A
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F13-NovUnit #5: The Non-Silicate MineralsRock of the Day
Example Trays: The Non-Silicates		Reading #19: The Non-Silicates in Hand Sample (23 pages) + Moodle quiz
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12M16-NovRock of the Day
Presentations (4)		Reading #20: Phyllosilicates, Part I (20 pages) + Moodle quiz
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W18-NovPeer ReviewReading #21: Phyllosilicates, Part II (13 pages) + Moodle quizWriting Assignment #9: Introduction (upload to Moodle & bring 2 print-outs to class)
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Lab18-NovRock of the Day
Lab #5 (due Monday)		N/A
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F20-NovRock of the Day
Presentations (4)		Reading #22: Inosilicates (21 pages) + Moodle quiz
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13M23-NovRock of the Day
Presentations (4)		Reading #23: Nesosilicates + Moodle quizLab #5 due by midnight
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W25-NovNo class -- holiday break
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Lab25-NovNo class -- holiday break
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F27-NovNo class -- holiday break
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14M30-NovRock of the Day
Presentations (4)		Reading #24: Cyclosilicates & Sorosilicates (7 pages) + Moodle quiz
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W2-DecWriting Wednesday: Peer Review
Presentations (2)		No reading -- prepare for examWriting Assignment #10: Full Draft #1 due (upload to Moodle & bring 2 print-outs to class)
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Lab2-DecExam #5: The Non-Silicate Minerals
Due Thursday by midnight		N/A
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F4-DecUnit #6: Most Common RocksRock of the Day
Example Tray: the 30ish Most Common Rocks		Reading #25: The Most Common Rocks (21 pages) + Moodle quiz
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15M7-DecRock of the Day
Get started on Lab #6
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W9-DecWriting Wednesday: Peer Review
Continue Lab #6		Writing Assignment #11: Full Draft #2 due (upload to Moodle & bring 2 print-outs to class)
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Lab9-DecRock of the Day
Lab #6: The Most Common Rocks
Note: Lab #6 is due Thursday, 12/10 by 5pm
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Th10-DecLab #6 and Final Paper are due Thursday, December 10, by 5pm -- this is the college-wide deadline for written work before finals! Upload to Moodle :-)
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End of finals: Friday, December 18 at 12:30 p.m. -- Final Exam is due
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