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- Chapter 24 - Notes.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Speciation, Ch. 24 I. Speciation Title page II. What is a species? (3 main types) 1. MorphologicalSpecies Concept 2. Phylogenic Species Concept 3. Biological Species Concept III. Morphological Species Concept New species based on the basis of visible ana
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- Chapter 3.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 3 Earth Materials: Minerals and Rocks Learning Objectives Review the basic atomic structure of matter. Learn the fundamentals of chemical bonding. Know what defines a mineral. Define and recognize the physical properties of minerals. Describe the
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- Chapter 14.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Exploring Earths Interior Chapter 14 Pages 325-332 & 335 (Seismic Tomography) Exploring the Interior with Seismic Waves Recall that P-waves and S-waves are body waves that travel through the earth from the focus of an earthquake. P-waves travel at higher
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- Chapter 2.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 2 Plate Tectonics The Unifying Theory Learning Objectives What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? How do differences in physical properties with depth relate to Plate Tectonics? What are major tectonic boundaries? What drives tectonic movement? Que
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- Chapter 4. Igneous Rocks.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Igneous Rocks: Solids From Melts Chapter 4 In Chapter 12, you learned about major types of volcanic activity through which magmas are ejected to Earths surface. Recall from Chapter 3 Extrusive Igneous Rocks form from rapidly cooled magmas that erupt to Ea
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Chapter 4. Igneous Rocks.docx
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- Chapter 9.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Early History of the Terrestrial Planets Chapter 9 The Nebular Hypothesis of Solar System Formation states that: The Sun and planets formed by gravitational contraction of an immense cloud of dust and gas formed by the explosion of a massive star. Histori
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- Chapter 17.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- The Hydrologic Cycle and Groundwater Chapter 17 Concepts Groundwater is an enormous reservoir of water on Earth. For thousands of years humans have used this resource either by digging shallow wells or storing water that flows out to the surface at spring
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- Chapter 1.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 1 The Earth System Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: State the kinds of problems confronting an ordinary citizen that require an understanding of geologic processes. Explain the scientific method. Understand how geolog
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- Chapter 13.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Earthquakes Chapter 13 Major Concepts *Earthquakes are vibrations of Earth caused by brittle deformation (faulting) of rocks that have been strained beyond the elastic limit. *Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries where rocks undergo stress due to
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- geo ch. 8 answers .doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- ClocksinRocks:TimingtheGeologicRecord Chapter8 Objectives Tolearnhowgeologistinterpretpastevents. Tolearntheprinciplesusedtoestablishrelativedatingofgeologicevents. Tolearnhowthestandardgeologiccolumnwasestablished. Tolearnhowdatingisusedtomeasureabsolute
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- Ch4SG.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Study Guide Chapter 4 What is a pluton? are bodies of magma that cool below Earths surface. Where and how do plutons form? when magma solidifies ( jadi keras ) beneath( di bawah) Earths surface Under what conditions can geologist observe and study plutons
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- Chapter 16.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Weathering,Erosion, and Mass Wasting Interface Between Climate and Tectonics Chapter 16 Tectonics and volcanism make mountains. Chemical and physical weathering along with rainfall, wind, and ice wear away mountains. Erosion and mass wasting loosen and tr
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- Chapter 11.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 11 The Biosphere as a System Earths biosphere refers to all living organisms including plants, animals, and diverse mircroorganisms that inhabit some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Organisms live on Earths surface, in the atmosphere, t
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- Geology - Chapters.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
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Geology - Chapters.docx
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- Chapter 6 - Notes.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 6 Energy, Enzymes, & Biological Reactions I. Chapter 6: Energy, Enzymes, & Biological Reactions II. Metabolic Pathways Metabolism Sum total of all chemical reactions Anabolic pathways uphill; consumption of energy to build complex molecules (Photo
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- Philosophy - Notes.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Philosophy 07/11/2016 22. What is the goal of workplace ethics? a. To maximize ones salary b. To turn our enemies into friends c. To climb up the corporate ladder d. To produce preferred behaviors e. To attain a management position 23. Doctrine of _: Sinc
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Philosophy - Notes.docx
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- Chapter 15 - Notes.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 15: Chromosomes, Mitosis & Meiosis I. Chromosomes, Mitosis & Meiosis II. Cells A few more differences between the cells: A. Prokaryotic cells CIRCULAR DNA molecules - CALLED PLASMIDS B. Eukaryotic cells Chromosome packaging facilitated by HISTONES
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- Chapter 3 - Notes.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 3: Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds of Life I. Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds of Life II. Carbon Organisms are composed of mostly carbon Compounds containing carbon are ORGANIC III. Characteristics of Carbon That Allow it t
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Chapter 3 - Notes.doc
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- Chapter 2 - Notes.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 2: Life, Chemistry & Water I. Ch. 2: Life, Chemistry & Water II. Matter Matter is anything that takes up SPACE and has MASS MASS = the amount of matter WEIGHT= how strongly the matter is pulled by the force of gravity. Matter is made of ELEMENTS I
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- Chapter 17 - Notes.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chromosomal Alterations & Mutations (Ch. 17) I. Linked genes The principles of linkage and recombination were determined with the common _fruitfly_, Drosophila melanogaster. Recombination frequency can be used to _map_chromosomes Widely separated linked g
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- Chapter 5 - Notes.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 5 Membranes & Transport I. Ch. 5: Membranes & Transport II. Composition of Biological Membranes What is the main component of membranes? PHOSPHOLIPIDS What makes them so important? AMPHIPATHIC distinct hydrophobic & hydrophilic regions This allo
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- Chapter 4 - Notes.doc
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 4 The Cell: An Overview I. Chapter 4: The Cell, an Overview Q: What is the importance of cells? II. All organisms are made of CELLS Basic unit of STRUCTURE & FUNCTION in living things Tools to Study Cells A. COMPOUND LIGHT MICROSCOPE used to study
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- moon 9.ppt
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Geology of the Moon by Onnyx Brown & Peter Lanny http:/www.nasa.gov/images/content/527006main_farside.1600.jpg origin of the moon how the moon affects the earth resources on the moon geology of the moon eclipses 2 origin of the moon theories *3 bina
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- Chapter 12.Volcanism.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Volcanism Chapter 12 Volcanoes as Geosystems A volcano is a mountain constructed from the accumulation of molten rock and other erupted materials.Within the asthenosphere temperatures are high (~1300oC) rocks begin to melt and produce magma (See Figure 12
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Chapter 12.Volcanism.docx
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- The Climate System.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- The Climate System Chapter 15 Components of the Climate System The energy received from the Sun changes daily, yearly, and on longer-term cycles. Climate describes average surface conditions and their variation during solar forcing. Climate is measured by
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The Climate System.docx
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- Chapter 3 - Study Guide.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 3 Study Guide Igneous Rocks 1. What does the word ignis in Latin mean? - Fire 2. What is molten rock under the ground called? What is it called when it comes to the surface? - Magma and Lava 3. Fill in the blank: _ igneous rocks form below the Ear
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Chapter 3 - Study Guide.docx
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- Extra Credit!.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Extra Credit 1. (Picture 1) - Looks like a stalactite - Orthoclase Feldspar? 2. (Picture 2) - Red Sandstone - Multiple Faults are shown looks like a few dip-slip faults 3. (Picture 3) - Looks like a dried up bed of water possibly a stream? 4. (Picture 4)
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- Chapter 14 - Study Guide.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 14 Study Guide 1. What is the definition of an earthquake? - Is a vibration of the Earth caused by the rapid release of energy 2. What is the difference between the focus and the epicenter? - The focus is the exact point where the earthquake again
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- Chapter 16 - Study Guide.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 16 Guide 1. What is bathymetry? - Movement of the ocean depths 2. How was the ocean floor first mapped? In other words, how did they determine the depth of the ocean floor in the past? - By dropping weighted lines 3. What was the first mechanical
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- Test - Study Guide.docx
- University of Houston
- GEOLOGY
- GEOLOGY 1340 - Spring 2016
- Chapter 10 Groundwater What is groundwater? - Water stored in the ground Of the 3% freshwater in the world 2% is trapped in glaciers. How much does leave for groundwater? - Less than 1% - but remember that it also includes, lakes, rivers, and atmospheric
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Jun 21, 2017
| No strong feelings either way.
This class was tough.

Course Overview:

I would recommend this course because its' very interesting and fun!

Course highlights:

The highlights were learning all about the different types of waves. I learned about sediments, volcanoes, mountains, literally anything earth related!

Hours per week:

3-5 hours

Advice for students:

Most definitely study every day!
- Course Term: Spring 2017
- Professor: JenniferLytwyn
- Course Required? Yes
- Course Tags: Great Intro to the Subject Go to Office Hours Group Projects