Here is some information related to my teaching, my courses, and field trips I've enjoyed.

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Teaching philosophy

Click here to read my views on designing courses, teaching, and learning.

 

Courses I teach

These are some courses I've taught during the last few years. Click on each to view a recent syllabus.

Geology 1121 – Physical Geology

Geology 1121L – Physical Geology Lab

Geology 1122 – Historical Geology

Geology 1122L – Historical Geology Lab

Interdisciplinary (XIDS) 2002 – Darwinian Evolution (cotaught with Dr. Julie Bartley)


Geology 4024W/L – Invertebrate Paleontology (with lab)

Geology 4082 – Paleobiology Research (Supervised independent research)

Geology 4103W – Dinosaurs!

Geology 4501 – Seminar: Macroevolution and Biodiversity Through Time


Biology 4985W – Special Topics in Biology: Paleontology

 

Field trip photos

Click on the following to view photos from various field trips I've participated in.

Historical Geology: GA Valley and Ridge

Spring 2007

Summer 2006

Spring 2006

Paleontology

Fall 2007: Conasauga Formation, Coosa Valley, GA

Fall 2005: Bangor Formation, AL & GA

 

 

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