Introduction to Physical Geology part of Geoscience in Two-year Colleges:Courses
Introduction to Physical Geology is a broad, first-level science course appropriate for all students needing to complete science coursework. Basic topics in physical geology are covered with real-world data ...

Beach Profiling, Observing and Documenting a Changing Environment, Point Lookout, NY part of Geoscience in Two-year Colleges:Activities
Using quantitative field methods to study shoreline erosion of a barrier beach. Students profile a beach and mechanically process sediment to document the changes along a shoreline.

Introduction to Physical Geology part of Geoscience in Two-year Colleges:Courses
This course is an introduction to the principles governing the composition and structure of the Earth, and the study of land forms and geological processes on the surface and within the Earth. Topics include: rock ...

Geoscience at Southwestern Illinois College part of Geoscience in Two-year Colleges:Essays
A main goal of mine is to show students that everyone can do science, that science can and should be understood by all citizens, and that there are benefits to thinking scientifically. In short, I stress science literacy in my geoscience courses. The purpose of this essay is to address the importance of community colleges in geoscience education. The link between community colleges and science literacy is this: stressing science literacy at community colleges will positively change the way science is viewed an integrated in U.S. politics and society. This bold statement reflects the fact that many adults will take their only post-secondary physical science at a community college. We should not underestimate the roles of community colleges in creating educated and engaged citizens.

Participants and Materials part of Geoscience in Two-year Colleges:Workshops and Events:The Role of Two-Year Colleges in Geoscience Education
Workshop Conveners Robert Filson, Department of Geology, Green River Community College (essay) Laura Guertin, Department of Earth Science, Penn State Brandywine Kaatje Kraft, Department of Physical Science, Mesa ...