Geoffrey Cook
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California-San Diego
Geoff Cook is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Earth Science program at UC San Diego (Scripps Institution of Oceanography). He teaches a wide range of classes including introductory geology, mineralogy, volcanology, and freshman seminars on various topics in geoscience.
Website Content Contributions
Activities (2)
VEPP: Using the VEPP website in an introductory geology course: an investigation of the July 21, 2007 eruption of Pu'u O'o part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Volcano Exploration Project: Pu`u `O`o:Examples
Introductory geology students will use geologic data obtained from the VEPP website (tilt and seismic) to identify and interpret changes during the July 21st, 2007 eruption of Pu'u 'O'o.
Benefits and consequences of using minerals as natural resources part of Mineralogy:Activities
In a short research assignment, students learn about mineral resources that are used in common, present-day electronic devices (a cell-phone is used as a prime example). They investigate the environmental and ...
Course (1)
Introduction to Earth and Environmental Science (SIO 50) part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Course Descriptions
The course is an introduction to how our planet works, focusing on the formation and evolution of the solid earth, the dynamic nature of earth systems, and the environmental issues pertinent to society. Students ...
Essay (1)
A growing major in Earth Science at UCSD part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Geoscience and the 21st Century Workforce:Essays
An essay page from the InTeGrate project discussing UCSD's growing Earth Science undergraduate program, its unique administration by Scripps Institution of Oceanography, curriculum evolution, graduate career pathways, and the program's efforts to enhance career preparation for students in geoscience.
Other Contributions (2)
The Earth Science degree program at UC, San Diego part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Geoscience and the 21st Century Workforce:Programs
Profile page for UC San Diego's Earth Science bachelor's program, detailing curriculum, learning goals, student outcomes, alumni careers, and program strengths tied to Scripps Institution of Oceanography, created for the InTeGrate initiative on geoscience workforce development.
Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants part of Introductory Courses
A resource page offering strategies for geoscience faculty and departments to effectively prepare, manage, and support teaching assistants in introductory courses, covering TA roles, training, contracts, evaluation, and instructional best practices.
Communities
Workshop Participant (7 workshops)
March 2014 2014 Teaching with Video Virtual Workshop
February 2014 ITG Geoscience and the 21st Century Workforce
June 2013
Webinar Participant (4 webinars)
April 2019 Approaches to serving communities and enhancing sustainability in courses, programs, and across campus
May 2017 Teaching about the Critical Zone and the Changing Biosphere Webinar
November 2016


