Teaching

I teach the following courses at Western Washington University:

NASA JSC

NASA

NASA JPL

GEOL 469/569 Cosmochemistry

(SP22, SP23, FA24)

Origin of the chemical composition of the Solar System. Formation and evolution of terrestrial planets, asteroids, comets and the Moon. Nucleosynthesis (origin of elements), nebular processes (e.g. condensation) & planetary differentiation (into core, mantle and crust).

ASTR 315 The Solar System

(FA21, FA22, FA23)

Introduction to the modern physical understanding of the Solar System. Topics include gravity, orbits, the formation of stars and planets, planetary atmospheres and surfaces, physical processes in the Solar System.

GEOL 352 Introduction to Geophysics

(WI22, WI23, FA23, WI24, WI25, SP25)

Fundamental elements of tectonics, geomagnetism, seismology, gravity and heat flow with reference to the internal structure of the Earth.

NASA

NASA JWST

ASTR 113 Sun, Moon and Planets

(SP22, SP23, SP24, SP25)

Introduction to the Solar System. Topics include the motion of objects in the sky, seasons, phases of the Moon and eclipses, and the properties of the Sun, planets, and moons with discussion of recent results from space missions. Some class sessions are held in the planetarium. Open to all students.

ASTR 103 Introduction to Astronomy (WI24, FA25)

A survey of astronomy including stars, galactic structure and cosmology. Some class sessions are held in the planetarium. Not recommended for science, math or computer science majors.

GEOL 103 Life, The Universe & Everything (SU25)

Is Earth one of many planets in an inhabited Universe, or is it the result of a low-probability accident? What does the answer to that question tell us about humans’ relationship to our planet? This course investigates the steps of planetary evolution and their significance to our current relationship to Earth. We will examine topics that range from the formation of the universe, galaxies, stars, our solar system, and Earth; the origin and function of Earth’s continents, oceans, and atmosphere; and how has Earth remained habitable through time.

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