Guy in Front
 My name is Joseph Hull, instructor of Geology in the Division of Science and Mathematics at Seattle Central Community College.  My office is Room 5123.  My telephone is 587-4905.  I have voice mail, so if I'm not in my office, you can leave a message, and I'll get back to you (beep).  My e-mail address is jhull@sccd.ctc.edu.

Office Hours
 No official office hours.  Not required for this course.

Website
    http://seattlecentral.org/faculty/jhull/gel115.html

Division of Science and Mathematics
 Our very competent staff in the Division office (Room 5104) include Ms. Schmidt (587-4074) and Ms. Marie (587-3858).  The head of our Division is Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi.

Texts
 There are no required texts.  Recommended readings will be on reserve in our SCCC library; go to the reserve desk, and ask for them by course name.  A list of optional readings will be provided.  Some of these extra resources may be found in our library, most can be found at the UW or Seattle Public.

Lectures
Lectures for GEL 115A (Landslides of Seattle) are Wednesday, 10 October, and Thursday, 11 October from 1:00 to 3:30 in Room 5118.  We will have a break in the middle of each lecture

Lectures for GEL 115B (Seattle Fault and Earthquakes) are Wednesday, 26 September, and Thursday, 127 September from 1:00 to 3:30 in Room 5118.  We will have a break in the middle of each lecture

Lectures for GEL 115C (Columbia River Plateau) are Wednesday, 17 October, and Thursday, 18 October from 1:00 to 3:30 in Room 5118.  We will have a break in the middle of each lecture

 I'll provide background material about geology in general, material about the specific topic, and material related specifically to the upcoming field trip.  I'll provide handouts, show slides and samples, give demonstrations, etc.  Interaction, questions, declarations, etc. from you are encouraged, expected, required!

Field Trip
 The field trip for GEL 115A (Seattle Landslides) is Saturday, 13 October, from 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  We will leave promptly from Seattle Central Community College at 8:00 a.m.

The field trip for GEL 115B (Seattle Fault and Earthquakes) is Sunday, 30 September, from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  We will leave promptly from Seattle Central Community College at 8:00 a.m.

The field trip for GEL 115C (Columbia River geology) is Sunday, 21 October, from 6 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  We will leave promptly from Seattle Central Community College at 6:00 a.m.

If you are late, and the vans are not here, we have gone without you.  You will load and unload at The Cage, where the SCCC vehicles are housed.  The entrance to The Cage is located between the barber shop and the Vietnamese cafe, on the west side of Broadway, a half a block south of Pine Street.

 Transportation and all costs related to transportation are covered by your transportation fee.

We are using 2 vans (both 12 passenger) to accomodate 24 students, so keep your gear to a minimum.  No private vehicles are permitted.

 We will eat lunch picnic style, so bring your own food and beverage; no opportunity to buy anything.  Bring extra food for those long days.

The field trip will go rain or shine, so dress appropriately; an umbrella is an effective device on rainy field trips.  Be prepared if the weather forecast is poor.  Sunshine can be intense at altitude as well.   There will be a little walking on a slippery beach on the Seattle fault trip and some walking (a mile or two) on the Columbia River trip, so sturdy shoes are required.

 The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited during SCCC field trips.  No smoking in the vans.

 Only students registered for this course may participate in either the lecture or field trip; no guests.

 No collecting of anything in the State Park on the Columbia River trip.

Safety
 Room 5118 is situated on the 5th floor.  About 70 feet down the hall is the stairwell, which takes you directly out of the building.  Do not use the elevator.

 During an earthquake while in Room 5118, Duck for Cover.  Protect your Head.  Stay away from the windows and cabinets.  Do not panic.  Do not run into the hallway.

 On the field trip, be careful near roads, near cliffs and near roadcuts.  Be very careful on the beach on the Seattle Fault field trip.

All students must sign the Risk Management Notice.

Special Needs Students
 If you need course adaptations or accomodations because of a disability; if you have emergency medical information to share with me; or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please see me as soon as possible.  Remember, I'm here to help.

Supplies
 On the field trip, bring both pencil and pen, a hard writing surface such as a clipboard, and one or two plastic bread or vegetable bags, or large ziplocs.

Evaluation
 Your grade will be based upon participation in the lectures and field trip, and answers to the questions on the field trip exercise.

For GEL/SCI 115A (Seattle Landslides), your field trip exercise will be due Monday, 22 October, Room 5123.

For GEL/SCI 115B (Seattle Fault and Earthquakes), your field trip exercise will be due Monday, 8 October, Room 5123.

For GEL/SCI 115A (Columbia River geology), your field trip exercise will be due Monday, 29 October, Room 5123.

The No's
 No extra credit, no makeups, no incompletes, no final exams.

Disclaimer
 All topics, material, dates, times, etc. are subject to change, depending upon class conditions, etc.
 

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