Advanced Structural Geology
Kim Hannula, Fort Lewis College
This is an advanced course in structural geology, including discussion and lab. The course is focused around exploration of structural geology modeling software.

Mineralogy
Dave Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman
This webpage is a course supplement detailing an upper-level undergraduate Mineralogy class that integrates geoscience methods through hand sample identification, crystallography, optical and analytical techniques (XRD, SEM/EDS), and a research project emphasizing observation, theory, analysis, and application in authentic contexts. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Paleoclimatology
Cindy Shellito, University of Northern Colorado
This course introduces students to the methods of paleoclimatology and provides a survey of major climatic events over the history of the Earth. The course incorporates journal articles and web resources to teach ...

Using Geophysical Field Studies as the Focus for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in an Introductory Geophysics Course
Paul Kelso, Lake Superior State University
This educational resource page details an introductory geophysics course that employs problem-based learning (PBL) centered on real-world geophysical field studies, where students engage in end-to-end project work—designing surveys, collecting and interpreting data, and presenting results—mirroring professional geophysical consulting practices to teach scientific methods and practical skills. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Geologic Disasters and the Enviroment
Kaatje van der Hoeven Kraft, Whatcom Community College
This informational webpage presents a course supplement for "Geologic Disasters and the Environment," detailing an undergraduate-level geoscience course that integrates the methods of geoscience through a case study approach, emphasizing evidence-based risk assessment, human-Earth interactions, and interdisciplinary decision-making, with explicit focus on teaching scientific processes, student-centered activities, and assessment strategies within the context of natural hazards and societal impacts. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Sedimentary Geology
James Ebert, SUNY College at Oneonta
This educational webpage details a field-based Sedimentary Geology course supplement by James Ebert, emphasizing the integration of geoscience methods through semester-long research projects focused on sedimentologic and paleoenvironmental questions, stratigraphic relationships, hypothesis formation, data collection, and scientific reasoning, with assessment tied to student research outcomes. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Geoscience Fundamentals
Barbara Bekken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ
Geoscience Fundamentals is a workshop-style course that introduces sophomore-level geoscience majors to very basic philosophical, methodological, and historical foundations of the geosciences. As described in the ...

Intro Astronomy – the Solar System
Declan De Paor, Old Dominion University
An introduction to the Solar System with an emphasis on the scientific method of inquiry. I incorporate more Earth Science than normal in an astronomy course.

History and Nature of Science
Jeffrey D. Thomas, Central Connecticut State University
This course examines the development of science, mathematics, and technology in order to understand our natural world. Specifically, this course focuses on the nature of scientific knowledge that is created through ...

Global Climate Change and Earth History
Bob Mackay, Clark College
This course introduces students to Global Change Science through lecture presentations, classroom discussions, assigned readings, and activities designed specifically to complement lecture topics. The course is ...