Physical Geology

GLY 261 Fall 2006

You will find on this page information, materials, and other resources to accompany the course. As this site will be updated throughout the semester, check back often.

Physical Geology is an introductory Geology course designed for science majors. It is a requirement for students majoring in Geology (GLY), Geology-Environmental Science Concentration (GLY-E), Adolescence Education--Earth Science (AES), Biology-Environmental Science Concentration (BIO-E), and Secondary Education--Biology (SBI). Students enrolled in this course will be exposed to basic principles in the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes operating at and below the Earth's crust. The topics covered are listed in the course syllabus (see below).

Instructor

Dr. Robert S. Darling
323 Bowers Hall
voice: x2923
e-mail: darlingr@cortland.edu

General Course Information

• Download the Course Syllabus (PDF)
  
  
• Download the Study Guide for Exam 1 (PDF) (now available)
  
  
• Download the Study Guide for Exam 2 (PDF) (now available)
  
  
• Download the Study Guide for Exam 3 (PDF) (now available)
  
  
• Get the extra credit assignment (PDF) (now available)
  
  
• Download the paper by Evans et al (2004) if you can't make the talk on Thursday evening and still want to earn extra credit (now available)
  
  
• The final exam is scheduled for Thursday, December 14th, 10:30am -12:30pm.
  

Geology Links

• General Geology Links:
  
  
  • ORES On-line resources for geologists.
    
    
  • Geological Society of America's home page.
    
    
  • New York State Geology Resource Page contains lots of links on New York State geology
    
    

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Page Created: Sept, 1998; Last modified: Sept, 2006