ESCI 0002. California Geology
Units: 3
Formerly known as GEOL 2
Advisory: Completion of ESCI 10 with grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 lecture
An introduction to the geology of California, including tectonic processes, geologic structures, physiographic provinces, local rocks and minerals, landforms, natural resources, geologic history, and natural hazards in the state. (C-ID GEOL 200) (CSU, UC)
ESCI 0002 - California Geology
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as GEOL 2 Advisory: Completion of ESCI 10 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: An introduction to the geology of California, including tectonic processes, geologic structures, physiographic provinces, local rocks and minerals, landforms, natural resources, geologic history, and natural hazards in the state. (C-ID GEOL 200) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe the major stages of the geologic development of California. Describe the California type plate boundary. Relate the geomorphic provinces of California to underlying geologic mechanisms. Course Content Outline I. Fundamental Geological Concepts a. Plate Tectonics b. Characteristics and Origin of Rocks and Minerals c. The Geological Time Scale II. Geologic Evolution of California a. tectonic evolution b. current geomorphology c. plate boundaries d. volcanoes e. accretion of terranes f. mineral and energy resources g. water resources III. Physiographic Provinces of California a. Sierra Nevada b. Klamath Mountains c. Peninsular Ranges (including Channel Islands) d. Great Valley e. Coast Ranges f. Basin and Range g. Mojave (including Colorado Des.) h. Cascade and Modoc Plateau i. Transverse Ranges j. California coastline III. California Geologic Hazards a. Earthquake history b. Faulting and paleoseismicity c. San Andreas and other Fault Systems of California Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Interpret the geologic evolution of California; 2. evaluate the physiographic provinces in terms of minerals, rocks, geologic history, and tectonic development; 3. analyze the development and economic potential of natural resources in California based on their geologic setting; 4. relate modern tectonic setting to landforms, faults, and volcanoes; 6. compare and contrast the geologic history of similar geologic provinces in California (e.g. Sierra Nevada, Klamath and Peninsular Ranges); and 7. assess the various geological hazards, areas of greatest risk, and fundamental geologic processes that potentially threaten life and property as associated with different physiographic provinces. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Reports Reading Assignments 1. Read the section in Mary Hill's Sierra Nevada dealing with subjacent rocks and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read an appropriate article pertaining to California geology in a scientific journal and write a short essay on the subject. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write several short essays pertaining to California geology. 2. Conduct a Periodical review. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Geologic map of California Road map of California
ITAL 0002 - Elementary Italian - Level II
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of ITAL 1 or two years of high school Italian with grade(s) of "C" or better Hours: 72 lecture Description: Intensive basic grammar, greater emphasis on speaking and writing. Emphasis on culture and events of the areas where Italian is spoken. (CSU, UC) Units 4 Lecture-Discussion 72 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 72 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and paraphrase elementary Italian spoken in simple past tense at moderate conversational speed. Produce accurate pronunciation with grammatically correct sentences in Novice High level conversations. Recognize and explain what is read in simple past tense from any elementary reading passage. Write short sentences and paragraphs using appropriate syntax in the construction of sentences in simple past tense. Compare and contrast cultural perspectives based on reading, discussions and videos. Course Content Outline I. Past tenses with auxiliary ESSERE, Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns with Past tense, the verb PIACERE to express likes A.Verbs in the PASSATO PROSSIMO B.Verbs that require ESSERE and verbs that require AVERE C.Direct Objects Pronouns with PASSATO PROSSIMO D.Indirect Object Pronouns E.Likes and Dislikes F.Typical Italian Meal and Discuss Differences in Italian and American Eating Habits II. Reflexive verbs and reciprocal construction, questions with preposition DA, use of adverbs and large numbers A.Questions about Daily Routines, Using Reflexive Verbs B.Mutual Actions, Using Reciprocal Reflexive Constructions C.Different Kinds of Activities, Using Simple Adverbs and Adverbs ending in -mente D.Count past 100 E.Reflexive Verbs and the Reciprocal construction in the PASSATO PROSSIMO III. Use of IMPERFETTO and PASSATO PROSSIMO. Use of TRAPASSATO PROSSIMO, Suffixes, Family life in Italy A.Descriptions of People, Places, and Events in the Past, Using the Imperfect B.Relate Past Events in the PASSATO PROSSIMO and the Imperfect Tenses C.Past Tense Action that Took Place Prior to another Action D.Nouns and Adjectives with Added Suffixes E.Discuss the role of the Family and the Advantages and Disadvantages of Traditional Versus Nontraditional Family Units IV. Disjunctive Pronouns, Superlatives, Cultural Differences in Sport, Future Verb Tense, Use of Si impersonal, Discussion about Traditional Italian Holidays A.Comparisons and Superlatives B.Different Lifestyles that Improve or Jeopardize Physical Well-Being C.Issues Related to Sports and other Physical Activities D.Questions about what will have happened prior to another action E.Future to express probability of an event F.Impersonal SI G.Ferragosto and other Italian Holidays Course Objectives Course Objectives Through oral and written exercises, activities and assignments, students will: I. a.Conjugate and appropriately use verbs in the PASSATO PROSSIMO. b.Distinguish between verbs that require ESSERE and verbs that require AVERE. c.Recall and use direct object pronouns with PASSATO PROSSIMO. d.Recall indirect object pronouns and use them appropriately. e.Describe personal and other people's likes and dislikes. f.Describe a typical Italian meal and compare differences in Italian and American eating habits. II. a.Conjugate reflexive verbs in the present tense and use them to describe daily routines. b.Apply the reflexive constructions to non-reflexive verbs to express mutual actions. c.Recall adverbs and properly construct sentences to describe usual activities, using simple adverbs and adverbs ending in -mente. d.Recall numbers past 100 and solve simple math problems using large numbers. e.Describe past events using reflexive verbs and/ or reciprocal construction in PASSATO PROSSIMO. III. a.Conjugate verbs in IMPERFETTO and use IMPERFETTO for description of people, places, and events in the past. b.Evaluate when past events should be narrated using the PASSATO PROSSIMO and when using the IMPERFETTO. c.Conjugate verbs in TRAPASSATO PROSSIMO and use this tense to describe an action that took place prior to another action in the past. d.Identify meaning of nouns and adjectives with added suffixes. e.Discuss the role of the family in Italy and in the United States and the advantages and disadvantages of traditional versus nontraditional family units. IV. a.Apply grammar rules to express comparisons between two items or two people or between two qualities. b.Identify and use superlatives adjectives. c.Recall and use vocabulary related to hobbies and sports. d.Discuss issues related to sports and other physical activities. e.Conjugate verbs in future tenses and use future tenses to describe events and formulate questions about future events. f.Recall and apply rules to use future tense to express the probability of an event in the present. g.Recall and use impersonal SI to express present events. h.Discuss and appraise distinction between American and Italian holidays. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. With a partner, read and summarize the following text: Gino è avvocato. Lavora tutto il giorno e mangia spesso in buoni ristoranti con i clienti. Gli piace il vino italiano, come antipasto gli piacciono i crostini, ma non gli piacciono i salumi. Dopo cena, gli piace fumare una sigaretta. Nel week end quando non deve lavorare gli piace stare a casa, leggere libri ed ascoltare musica. Gina invece è artista e musicista. Ha gusti semplici. La mattina le piace bere un caffelatte e mangiare una brioche. Le piacciono molto i panini al prosciutto. La sera le piace cenare al lume di candela e poi giocare a carte. Nel week end le piace giocare a tennis e pattinare. 2. With a partner, read the following dialogue, and identify its components such as verbs and their tenses, subject pronouns, adverbs, prepositions...: Giovanni: Rocco, vieni al cinema con noi domani sera? Rocco: Non ci vengo, preferisco stare a casa a leggere un libro. Giovanni: Ma domenica esci con noi vero? Rocco: No, domenica devo vedere i miei zii e poi sono uscito la scorsa settimana con voi. Giovanni: Scusa Rocco, ma che cosa succede, ti sei forse arrabiato per qualcosa? Rocco: Certo! Non l'avevi capito, sono molto infastidito perchè ti sei fidanzato con Gabriella e lo sai bene che io ero innamorato di lei. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Example 1: ESERCIZI A. Cosa farò? Restate each paragraph with the italicized verbs in the future tense 1. Io passo un sabato molto tranquillo. Mi alzo tardi, faccio una bella colazione, ed esco per fare le spese (shopping). il pomeriggio prendo l''autobus e vado a trovare la nonna. Mangiamo insieme in una trattoria, vicino a casa sua; se abbiamo tempo, andiamo a vedere un bel film o facciamo una passeggiata nel parco. 2. La sera, gli amici mi vengono a trovare. Portano qualcosa da mangiare (something to eat): fanno dei panini o comprano una pizza. Pino porta dei dischi nuovi e Maurizio suona la chitarra. Forse Anna vuole giocare a carte; se no, stiamo tutti intorno al camino (fireplace) e prepariamo un itinerario per le prossime vacanze. Finalmente una serata piacevole e rilassante. B. Cosa avete fatto in vacanza? Working with a partner, prepare questions and answer them ESEMPIO: mangiare sempre in trattoria - S1: Io ho mangiato sempre in trattoria. E voi ? S2: Anche noi abbiamo mangiato sempre in trattoria. 1. fare un giro dell''Italia (tu) 2. noleggiare una macchina (i suoi cugini) 3. andare al mare quest''estate (la tua famiglia) 4. Cinzia/passare un mese in Germania 5. i miei genitori/restare a casa, purtroppo 6. io e Franco/stare in un albergo economico (Objective: IV e) Example 2: ESERCIZI A. Probabilmente... Restate each sentence, using the future to express probability. ESEMPIO: Devono essere le undici. Saranno le undici. 1. Devono essere ancora all''estero. 2. Deve essere affollato quell''albergo. 3. Dovete avere degli splendidi progetti per le vacanze! 4. Quell'ottima guida deve ricevere molti complimenti. 5. Dovete aver gia prenotato il posto in albergo. 6. Deve essere contento di visitare la Calabria. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Together with a classmate prepare a dialogue related to the topic of one of the lessons, have it checked by your teacher and then learn it by heart for the following class. You will be asked to perform it for your classmates and if necessary you will be asked to provide them with a translation of it. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
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