Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |
Online | Online | Online | Online | |
By appointment |
I will be available for Student Time / Office Hours using Webex Meetings space as well as in office on Thursdays and some Monday/Wednesdays.
Contact me to set up a meeting time that is not listed here and I will try very hard to accomodate you.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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16345
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Class Started |
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Notes: Class 16345 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16345 must also register for lab 16346. |
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16346
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Class Started |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16346 must also register for lecture 16345. |
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| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment | 4 Credits | ||||
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Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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16353
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Closed |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16353 must also register for lab 16354. |
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16354
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16354 must also register for lecture 16353. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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16503
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16503 must also register for lab 16504. |
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16504
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16504 must also register for lecture 16503. |
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Spring 2027
| AST106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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Course Notes: AST 106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not the prerequisite courses. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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12155
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 11 of 28 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 12155 must also register for lab 12156. |
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12156
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 11 of 28 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 12156 must also register for lecture 12155. |
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| GLG101IN | Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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11914
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 15 of 24 |
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Notes: Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11914 must also register for lab 11915. |
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11915
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Open 15 of 24 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11915 must also register for lecture 11914. |
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| GLG106 | Life in the Universe | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement. |
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| General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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12153
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 11 of 28 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 12153 must also register for lab 12154. |
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12154
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 11 of 28 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 12154 must also register for lecture 12153. |
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| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment | 4 Credits | ||||
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Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ] | ||||||
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11263
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Open 21 of 24 |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11263 must also register for lab 11264. |
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11264
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Open 21 of 24 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11264 must also register for lecture 11263. |
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