Earth & Space Science Teaching
Licensure Program
(16 Credits)
This program assumes that participants have had an introductory geology course (usually Physical Geology) and an introductory Astronomy course as part of their prior licensure preparation.
GEOL: Earth Systems through Time for Teachers – 3
credits (Fall 2008)
Dr. Tim Kroeger, Bemidji State
University
Reconstruction of Earth's past through interpretation
of geologic structures, rocks, and fossils.
History of life, Earth, and the cosmos.
Lab. On-line with 4 days
on-campus meetings for hands-on activities.
GEOL: Earth and Environmental Systems for Teachers
– 3 credits (Spring, 2008)
Dr. Jean Hoff, St. Cloud State
University
Composition, structure, processes, and energetics of
the hydrosphere with an emphasis on human interactions. Principles of physical oceanography, marine
geology, meteorology, surface and ground water hydrology. Geochemical
cycles, global climate change, and environmental issues. Lab. 3
credits. On-line with 4 days on-campus
meetings for hands-on activities.
GEOL: Field Techniques in Geosciences for Teachers
– 2 credits (Summer, 2008)
Dr. Toby Dogweiler, Winona State
University
Field-based introduction to the techniques of data
collection, analysis, and interpretation of field problems in the
geosciences. Description and
interpretation of geologic materials and features in the field. Use of tools and instruments including
geologic and topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS, geologic compass. Techniques of data collection. Field safety.
Emphasis on basic geologic, hydrologic, and environmental problems. 2 credits.
2 weeks on-campus.
GEOL: Surficial and Sedimentary Earth Systems for Teachers
– 3 credits (Fall, 2008)
Dr. Tim Kroeger, Bemidji State
University
Processes that shape the exterior of Earth;
interpretation of sediments, sedimentary rocks, and stratigraphy. Sea-level change and surficial hazards. Lab. 3
credits On-line with 4 days on-campus
meetings for hands-on activities.
GEOL: Solid Earth Systems for Teachers – 3 credits
(Spring, 2008)
Dr. Jason Dahl, Bemidji State
University
Processes and materials involved in the evolution of
the solid Earth. Origin and nature of
minerals, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks.
Structure and geophysical character of Earth's interior. Plate tectonics. Geologic hazards of earthquakes and
volcanoes. Geologic resources. Lab. 3 credits On-line with 4 days on-campus meetings for
hands-on activities.
GEOL: Field-based Research in Geosciences for
Teachers – 2 credits (Summer, On Demand)
Dr. Steve Allard, Winona State
University
Advanced field techniques in the geosciences. Identification and completion of a
field-based individual research project using primary data. 2 credits.
2 weeks on-campus.
