Joe Elkins
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Website Content Contributions
Activity (1)
The Role of Modern Human Land use on Geomorphology part of Integrate:Program Design:InTeGrate Program Models:University of Northern Colorado:Activities
This is an activity for an upper-level geomorphology course that emphasizes descriptive analysis of human land use and its impact on landscape. It compares developed areas vs. natural areas within geomorphic provinces using web-based geospatial data (maps and satellite images) to evaluate the dominant geomorphic processes at work within landscapes.
Conference Presentations (2)
Developing InTeGrated Curriculum for Upper Division Courses in Earth Sciences part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2016:Program:Poster Sessions:Thursday
The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Science at the University of Northern Colorado is presently serving as an InTeGrate implementation site. Our focus is on promoting recruitment and retention in the Earth ...
Curriculum & Student Assessment; Routes to Recruitment part of Rendezvous 2015:Program:Abstracts
After two years working in the Assessment Leadership Institute (ALI) at the University of Northern Colorado, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences faculty crafted student learning outcomes based on ...
Other Contribution (1)
Field Camp for a Technological World part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2016:Program:Panel Discussions
Incorporating cutting edge technologies in field camps and course experiences is highly rewarding for students and often very challenging for instructors. Geodetic tools such as GPS, terrestrial laser scanning, ...