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I teach across all levels of the UW-Madison Geoscience curriculum.
I teach across all levels of the UW-Madison Geoscience curriculum.
Geosci 100: Introductory Geology
Geosci 100: Introductory Geology
Fall
Fall
This course introduces Earth systems and their interactions. We will discuss aspects of Earth’s materials and structure, as well as the important processes and agents that shape its surface and make it habitable. We will develop fundamental Earth systems knowledge that allows for informed evaluation of current resource, environment, and energy issues.
2024_GEOSCI100_syllabus.docxGeosci 370: Elementary Petrology
Geosci 370: Elementary Petrology
Spring
Spring
Introduction to the mineralogy, chemical composition, geological occurrence, and origins of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Historical and theoretical background from reading and lectures, augmented by laboratory exercises to develop skill in the identification and interpretation of rocks in hand specimen and by microscope in thin section
2025_G370_Petrology_Syllabus.docxGeosci 875: Advanced Metamorphic Petrology
Geosci 875: Advanced Metamorphic Petrology
Spring (2025, 2027)
Spring (2025, 2027)
This course covers the practical study of metamorphic rocks, the theoretical basis for metamorphic petrology, and aspects of modern quantitative analysis of metamorphic rocks.
2025_G875_AdvMetPet_Syllabus.docxGeosci 970: Isotope Geochemistry Seminar
Geosci 970: Isotope Geochemistry Seminar
Spring (2022, 2024, 2026)
Spring (2022, 2024, 2026)
Lectures on principles and applications of isotope geochemistry (focused on stable isotopes), combined with guided reading and discussion of current isotope geochemistry literature.
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