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.

Workshop Participant, Webinar Participant, Website Contributor

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.