TEACHING SUMMARY

My current teaching responsibilities encompass the department's service level online offerings including:

 

GEOL 1014 - Geology and Human Affairs

GEOL 1114 - Physical Geology

GEOL 1224 - Evolution of the Earth

GEOL 1003 - The Story of Dinosaurs

GEOL 3513 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Disasters

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Disasters (N)
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    An examination of the causes and effects of natural disasters related to earthquakes, volcanic activity, severe weather, flooding and other natural disasters. The course also examines the effects of these natural hazards on societies and approaches to mitigate the associated risks.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Disasters (N)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    An examination of the causes and effects of natural disasters related to earthquakes, volcanic activity, severe weather, flooding and other natural disasters. The course also examines the effects of these natural hazards on societies and approaches to mitigate the associated risks.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Evolution of the Earth (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A survey of the physical and biological history of the Earth from the coalescence of the solar system to the present. Field trips required.Prerequisite(s): High school biology and chemistry recommended.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Evolution of the Earth (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A survey of the physical and biological history of the Earth from the coalescence of the solar system to the present. Field trips required.Prerequisite(s): High school biology and chemistry recommended.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    The Story of Dinosaurs (N)
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    This course will explore the validity of arguments and/or conclusion in dinosaur research through evaluating the scientific evidence. In this course, students will read, experiment, and evaluate scientific literature surrounding dinosaurs.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The influence of geology and related earth sciences on the human environment. Energy and material resources, beneficial and hazardous natural processes, and the planetary and biological evolution of earth. Lab investigations environmentally oriented. Lab fees required for online section.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    The Story of Dinosaurs (N)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    This course will explore the validity of arguments and/or conclusion in dinosaur research through evaluating the scientific evidence. In this course, students will read, experiment, and evaluate scientific literature surrounding dinosaurs.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    The Story of Dinosaurs (N)
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    This course will explore the validity of arguments and/or conclusion in dinosaur research through evaluating the scientific evidence. In this course, students will read, experiment, and evaluate scientific literature surrounding dinosaurs.