Logistics
General
This course is a laboratory and fieldtrip-based examination of the geological history of Yellowstone Country. Although our focus is on the activities of the Yellowstone Hotspot over the last 2.5 million years, we will also look at the geological history of the region before the arrival of the volcanic activity, the history of mountain building …
Instructor
Alexander Glass, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer in Geology and Climate Division of Earth and Climate Sciences Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University E-mail: alex.glass@duke.edu Phone (Work): 919-681-6167 (this is a terrible way of getting a hold of me) Office Hours: Wednesdays 2-4pm in LSRC A116 Teaching Philosophy Statement Short Biography I was born in and …
Teaching Assistant
Andrea “Andie” Kolarova Masters of Forestry & Masters in Environmental Management Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University Office Hours Location: LSRC A211 Office Hours: Tuesdays 10-11am, or via Zoom, or by appointment E-mail: andrea.kolarova@duke.edu I am a fifth-semester Master of Forestry and Master of Environmental Management student in the Nicholas School. I graduated from …
Textbook
Windows into the Earth: The Geologic Story of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks by Robert B. Smith and Lee J. Siegel From the Publisher: Millions of years ago, the North American continent was dragged over the world’s largest continental hotspot, a huge column of hot and molten rock rising from the Earth’s interior that …
Grading Scheme
Your final grade will be based on: Participation: You will be assessed based on your participation in all aspects of the course (10% of your final grade), which includes classroom time, and time on our fieldtrip. Assessment is based on the quality of your academic participation, as well as your role in our community (e.g. willingness …
Course Policies
Office Hours: Office hours will generally be held in person, on campus, or virtually over Zoom. It is up to the TA whether they will support socially-distanced in-person meetings this semester. My (Alex) office hours will be held once a week, for two hours during which you can visit. Of course, you can also make …
Disability Accomodations
Disability Accommodation: Students with disabilities seeking special accommodations must contact the Student Disability Access Office (SDAO) to obtain appropriate support.
