Physical Geology (GEOL 121) at Towson University part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Joel Moore, Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences, Towson University Towson University is a predominantly undergraduate, public institution with ~18,800 undergraduates (~35% growth from fall 2003 to fall 2013) and ...

Incorporating research into an introductory meteorology course part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Elizabeth Malcolm, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Wesleyan College Virginia Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college with an enrollment of about 1,400 undergraduates. EES 210: Meteorology is ...

California Water (GEOL 370) part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Jason Gurdak, Earth & Climate Sciences (formally Geosciences), San Francisco State University In a 1-3 page essay, discuss how your introductory course(s) serve your students, your department, and your ...

Introductory geology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo: breaking down science barriers for non-majors part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Scott Johnston, Physics, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Cal Poly offers two formats of Introductory Geology: GEOL 102 and GEOL 201 designed, respectively, to meet the needs of non-science ...

GVSU GEO 111 Dynamic Planet Physical Geology part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Stephen R. Mattox, Dept of Geology, Grand Valley State University The course serves the students as a basic introduction to geology, especially materials, landforms, and plate tectonics. For the department it is a ...

Critical Thinking in Earth History part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Christina Belanger, Geology and Geological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology The department has 8 primary education objectives for the Geology BS, 4 of which are included in Search for Our ...

The role of majors and non-majors geology courses at a 2-year college part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Deron Carter, Physical Sciences, Linn-Benton Community College Linn-Benton Community College offers a year-long geology sequence, with courses in physical geology, surface processes, and historical geology. We ...

Introductory Geology at Bergen Community College part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Fred Marton, Department of Physical Sciences, Bergen Community College PHY-113 Geology is a general-education course at Bergen Community College. As BCC does not have a geology or Earth sciences major, nor even an ...

Teaching Introductory Geoscience Courses in the 21st Century part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Keegan Fengler, Geological Sciences, Central Washington University The main focus on my teaching is introductory courses: Introduction to Physical Geology (Geology 101), Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Civilizations ...

Non-science majors in a disasters course -Baylor University part of Introductory Courses:Virtual Workshop 2014:Essay Collection
Sharon Browning, Geology, Baylor University Non-science majors in a disasters course -Baylor University (Sharon Browning) Virtual Workshop February 2014-SERC Baylor University is a private 4 year institution in ...