Teaching Experience at University at Buffalo

Courses and Descriptions

GLY306 Petrology - Presents the fundamental principles of petrology, including origin, occurrence, and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Integrates geochemical principles based on phase equilibria with interpretation of mineral assemblages present in common rocks. Plate tectonics and regional distribution of rock types form the broad framework for the course materials.

GLY215 Sedimentology - Introduction to the origin of sedimentary rocks, including analysis of sediments and transport mechanisms, depositional environments, and recognition of common sedimentary rock types.

GLY412 Field Course in Tropical Marine Ecology - An intensive two week field course in the Bahamas focusing on coral reef communities. Combining lectures, fieldwork, and laboratory analyses, students conduct in depth studies of Caribbean marine habitats.