Global Change 1 Labs/Discussions
Fall Schedule
Updated 16 August 2024
| Section | Time | GSI | Computer Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mon 5:30-7:30 | Aadia Moseley-McCloud | 3325 Dana |
| 3 | Mon 1-3 | Sean Richards | 3325 Dana |
| 4 | Tues 9-11 | Aadia Moseley-McCloud | 3325 Dana |
| 5 | Tues 1-3 | Peri Cooper | 3325 Dana |
| 6 | Thur 9-11 | Sean Richards | 3325 Dana |
Weekly Lab
Week
1: Lab 1
Date / Location
26-30 Aug
Computer Room
Topic
I. “Challenges We Face” Reading and Discussion
II. Intro of Term Projects and Prospectus
Instructions
I. Read through the assignment completely because there are a number of activities you are required to complete before coming to class.
II. Before lab, explore the Project Resources Section at the bottom of this page. Think about topics you would like to explore further for your final project and bring ideas to class (also, look at the GC1 lecture topics for ideas).
What to hand in
-Word document in Canvas with writeup for “Challenges We Face”
(10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
13 points total
Week
2: Reading
Date / Location
2-6 Sep
Topic
Take-Home Reading Assignment
Instructions
Read both assigned articles, and answer one discussion question for each article.
What to hand in
-Word document in Canvas with writeup for “Making a planet worth saving” and “How geology can ease your mind”
(13 points)
13 points total
Week
3: Lab 2
Date / Location
9-13 Sep
Computer Room
Topic
Earth’s Energy
Balance Model
Instructions
Read through the lab before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas. Include your models, graphs, and equations in your Word assignment.
What to hand in
-Questions, models, graphs, and equations
(10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
13 points total
Week
4: Lab 3
Date / Location
16-20 Sep
Computer Room
Topic
Daisy World
Link
Instructions
Read through the lab before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
-Questions, models, graphs, and equations
(10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
13 points total
Week
5: Lab 4
Date / Location
23-27 Sep
Computer Room
Topic
Natural Selection and Mutation: The Case of the Peppered Moth
Instructions
Read through the lab before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
Submit your model, equations and 10 graphs.
-Questions, models, graphs, and equations
(10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
13 points total
Week
6: Lab 5
Date / Location
30 Sep – 4 Oct
Computer Room
Topic
Ecological Footprint
Instructions
Read through the activity before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
-Completed assignment
(10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
13 points total
*Project Idea/Description will be due week of 30 Sep in lab
Week
7: Lab 6
Date / Location
7-11 Oct
Computer Room
Topic
Group Project
Link
Group Project Work
Instructions
Bring the work you have done so far for your group project. Come prepared to work on your project with your group and bring questions for your GSI.
*Read the paper grading rubrics in “Project Instructions and Guidelines”
What to hand in
-Attendance
(3 points)
3 points total
Week
8: Take home lab
Date / Location
14-18 Oct
Fall Break, no class Monday
Topic
Science and the Media
Instructions
Find a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article to read and answer questions about. Turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
-Completed assignment
(10 points)
-No Attendance
(3 points given)
13 points total
Week
9: Lab 7
Date / Location
21-25 Oct
Computer Room
Topic
Analysis of Vostok Ice Core Data
Instructions
Link to Vostok Data: VOSTOK DATA LINK
Read through the lab before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
-Completed assignment (10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
3 points total
Week
10: Lab 8
Date / Location
28Oct – 1 Nov
Computer Room
Topic
The Global Carbon Cycle
Instructions
Read through the lab before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
-Completed assignment (10 points)
-Attendance (3 points)
13 points total
Week
11: Lab 9
Date / Location
4-8 Nov
Computer Room
Topic
Long Term Climate Regulation
Instructions
Read through the lab before coming to class. After class, turn in the completed assignment on Canvas.
What to hand in
-Questions, models, graphs (4), and equations
(10 points)
-Attendance
(3 points)
13 points total
Week
12: Lab 10
Date / Location
11-15 Nov
Computer Room
Topic
Group Project
Link
Group Project Work
Instructions
Bring the work you have done so far for your group project. Come prepared to work on your project with your group and bring questions for your GSI.
*Read the paper grading rubrics in “Project Instructions and Guidelines”
What to hand in
-Attendance (3 points)
3 points total
Week
13: Lab 11
Date / Location
18-22 Nov
Computer Room
Topic
Group Project
Link
Group Project Work
Instructions
Same as previous week
What to hand in
-Attendance (3 points)
3 points total
Week
14: No Lab
Date / Location
25-29 Nov
Thanksgiving Break
Topic
Group Project
Link
Prepare for Presentations
Instructions
Prepare for Presentations
What to hand in
Week
15: Presentations
Date / Location
2-6 Dec
Computer Room
Topic
Student Presentations
Link
Presentations
Instructions
Final Project Document Due. See Project Resources for details
What to hand in
-Attendance
(3 points)
125 points total (see rubrics below)
Project Timeline
| Assignment | Due Date/ Meeting Time |
| 1. Project Idea/Description | In lab, end of September, first of October |
| 2. Draft Paper | Friday, November 1 |
| 3. Final Paper 4. Presentation | Last week of labs |
| Project Resources | |
| Project Instructions and Guidelines | Assignments, instructions, and rubrics; basically everything you need |
| Citation Guide | Finding and citing relevant sources of information |
| LSA Reference | LSA Plagiarism and Collaboration Guidelines |
| Appendix 1 Reference 1 | Generic Stella Models |