GEOL 100: Planet Earth

Undergraduate course, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Geology

3 semesters of teaching, as a lab instractor.

Course Description

Introduces non-science majors to physical aspects (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, tsunamis, mountains, plate tectonics) and historical aspects (formation of earth and life, dinosaurs, ice age, evolution of climate) in earth science. Presents information on earth resources, natural hazards, and development of natural landscapes. Focuses on humanistic issues; provides context for understanding environmental change.

Session Taught

Fall 2019: 1 session Spring 2020: 3 sessions Spring 2022: 2 sessions