Instructor: David Lescinsky; B&G Rm 1012; dlescins@uwo.ca; 661-2111 ext. 86063
Office Hours: By appointment

Aims of the course: To introduce students with a non-science background to the relationship between humans and their geologic environment, with emphasis on geologic hazards, natural resources, waste management, and global change.
Background Required: This course is intended for (but not limited to) students registered in faculties other than Science.
Prerequisites: none

Lectures for 081B: Tues. & Thurs. 10:30-11:30 AM in WSC Rm. 55.
Laboratory Exercises: 4 sections - Tues. 2:30-4:30, Wed. 10:30-12:30, Wed. 12:30-2:30, Thurs. 2:30-4:30, all will be held in B&G Rm. 118.
TA.: TBA
Lecture Text: Resources, Environment, and Sustainability in a Material Society; available in the UWO Bookstore.
Lecture Outlines: are linked to the class schedule. Will be added as semester proceeds
Lab Manual: Provided in class.
 

Conduct: Other students will enjoy the class more if you behave fairly and courteously. It is expected that all students will follow the UWO Honour code. For information on Scholastic Offences see <http://www.csd.uwo.ca/undergrad/scholastic_offences.html>

Grading Scheme
Lecture Exams: 56 %    Mid-term (20%), Final exam (36%).
Labs: 44 %    Labs (8%), Lab quizes (8%), Final exam (28%)
Exam formats: combination of multiple choice, fill-in words, & short answer questions.
Note: the lab part of the course MUST BE PASSED to get credit for ES081A

Course Outline