GEOL 1011K - Marta Patiño Douce

Contact Information

Marta Patiño Douce
University of Georgia
Department of Geology
210 Field Street
Athens , GA 30602
Phone Number: (706) 542-2399
Fax Number: (706) 542-2425
E-mail address: mapatino@uga.edu

Office hours:
Office hours are posted inside the course. During office hours you can find me in the course Chat room "General Chat for GEOL 1011K." You can also reach me during office hours at the above phone number.

NOTICE: Please use the internal Vista course e-mail for general correspondence. I provide my external e-mail address for emergencies only. I cannot answer questions, accept assignments, or discuss grades via external e-mail so please use it for emergencies only.

Course Description

Geology 1011K is a 4 semester-credit-hour course, equivalent to an on-campus geology lecture course combined with a geology laboratory course. The course is delivered via Vista to your computer. A few selected portions of the laboratory assignments need to be returned to the instructor by postal mail for grading. The course is designed for you to follow a weekly schedule and learn through readings, discussions, Lab assignments, quizzes, and exams.

Course Structure:
The course is divided into a course orientation and fifteen lessons. Each lesson contains an introduction, reading assignments, lab assignments, web links, discussion questions, and a quiz.

Course Textbooks
and Resources

Textbook Information:

eCore Course Textbook Listing
eCore MBS Direct Online Bookstore

Planet eCore Blog (Social Media Hub):
Visit the Planet eCore Blog to network with other students, trade books and materials. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

You may obtain this 1:24,000 scale map from the Georgia Geologic Survey: 404-656-3214.
Also try your local map dealers, such as the Bradford Map Company, or hiking and outdoor stores (check the yellow pages).
For more information or ordering assistance, call 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747), contact any USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC), or write:
USGS Information Services
Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
Map purchasing information is also available over the web:
http://topomaps.usgs.gov/ordering_maps.html
If you have problems locating this map, please contact your instructor for further suggestions.

Grading Policy

Basis of Grading:
35% Laboratory and homework assignments
35% Online Quizzes
15% Proctored midterm exam
15% Proctored final exam

Grading scale:
90-100% = A
80-90% = B
70-80% = C
60-70% = D
Below 60% = F

If you are a student whom is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires assistance or support services, please notify your instructor.

Also, students with disabilities or who require special testing accommodations should contact the Testing Coordinator before scheduling an exam appointment. In order to receive special accommodations, students must provide documentation from the disabilities center at their affiliate institution or from the Regents Center for Learning Disorders.

Testing Coordinator: etesting@westga.edu / 678-839-5300

Proctored Exam

Proctored exams are online exams taken at approved testing centers. Students enrolled in eCore courses take at least one proctored examination per course.
Log into the course to see whether the Midterm Exam, Final Exam or Both will be proctored. You are responsible for scheduling and completing your exam(s) by the deadlines.  Deadlines are provided on the eCore Calendar at http://ecore.usg.edu/courses/calendar.php.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

1. Schedule an exam time and date with the approved test site of your choice (http://ecore.usg.edu/exams/sites.php) before the deadline.
1. Take note of:
1. Name of Testing Site where you will take the exam
2. Testing Site contact person
3. Phone and email address of Testing Site contact person
2. Be advised and aware of the services that the center provides. Not all testing centers are equipped to proctor online/computer-based tests.
2. Fill out and submit the eCore Exam Request form (http://ecore.usg.edu/exams/schedule_exam.php) before the deadline in order for the eCore Testing Coordinator to send information about your exam to your actual Testing Site. YOU MUST SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM WITH THE TESTING SITE PRIOR TO FILLING OUT THE EXAM REQUEST FORM for eCore. A late fee of $15 will be charged if you fill out the request form after the deadline.
3. Print the confirmation of your request form and take it with you to the Testing Site along with your photo ID (Driver’s License or School ID) and testing/proctor fee as indicated by the Testing Site. A staff member at the Testing Site, also known as a Proctor, will check your identification and administer the exam according to the directions provided by your instructor.

Failure to take a proctored examination will result in failure of the course, regardless of the average of other grades.

Technical Requirements

Having a correctly configured computer will help ensure your success in eCore. Check the information at http://ecore.usg.edu/prospective/techreqs.php to be sure that your computer meets all the necessary technical requirements for hardware and software. Links to the plug-ins (special free software) that you will need are provided.

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance contact the 24/hour helpline at http://help8.view.usg.edu (click on Request Support tab for the toll free # and live chat support).

In addition please contact your home institution eCore advisor or the University of West Georgia helpdesk at 678-839-5300.