COURSES
Geocomputing - GEOL185
University of Vermont, Now in Spring
Undergraduate level
Use of computing tools in geosciences: Excel, Visual Basic, JMP, CrystalMaker, ImageJ, Photoshop, QGIS
Data Analysis, Graphing, Statistics, Remote Sensing, Micromapping, Image Analysis, GIS
University of Vermont, Now in Spring
Undergraduate level
Use of computing tools in geosciences: Excel, Visual Basic, JMP, CrystalMaker, ImageJ, Photoshop, QGIS
Data Analysis, Graphing, Statistics, Remote Sensing, Micromapping, Image Analysis, GIS
(NEW!!) Mars, Moons & Asteroids
University of Vermont, Fall 2023
Undergraduate level
What can the study of other planetary bodies teach us about Earth?
(based on past, current and future missions)
University of Vermont, Fall 2023
Undergraduate level
What can the study of other planetary bodies teach us about Earth?
(based on past, current and future missions)
Extraterrestrial Life
University of Vermont, Spring 2020, 2021, 2022
Undergraduate level
A muldisciplinary class exploring the concepts and possibility for extraterrestrial life
Co-taught with Sarah Alexander (english), Mike Ashooh (philosophy) and Juan Vanegas (Physics)
Check the News coverage here and here
University of Vermont, Spring 2020, 2021, 2022
Undergraduate level
A muldisciplinary class exploring the concepts and possibility for extraterrestrial life
Co-taught with Sarah Alexander (english), Mike Ashooh (philosophy) and Juan Vanegas (Physics)
Check the News coverage here and here
Environmental Geology - GEOL055
University of Vermont, Spring
Undergraduate level - Lecture + Labs (field trips)
Introduction to geological processes affecting the environment - Volcanoes - Earthquakes - Weathering - Pedogenesis - Groundwater
University of Vermont, Spring
Undergraduate level - Lecture + Labs (field trips)
Introduction to geological processes affecting the environment - Volcanoes - Earthquakes - Weathering - Pedogenesis - Groundwater
Earth System Science - GEOL001
University of Vermont, Fall
Undergraduate level
Introduction to geological objects, principles and processes. Includes a lab
University of Vermont, Fall
Undergraduate level
Introduction to geological objects, principles and processes. Includes a lab
Lead in the Environment
University of Vermont - Jackson State U, Summer 2020
Undergraduate level
Online class on Environmental and racial justice related to Pb contamination in soils and water
Co-taught with Paul Bierman
Check the News coverage here
University of Vermont - Jackson State U, Summer 2020
Undergraduate level
Online class on Environmental and racial justice related to Pb contamination in soils and water
Co-taught with Paul Bierman
Check the News coverage here
Planetology - GEOL095
University of Vermont, Fall
Undergraduate level - TAP - First year student class
The marvels of the solar system
University of Vermont, Fall
Undergraduate level - TAP - First year student class
The marvels of the solar system
Introduction to Environmental Science - ENSC001
University of Vermont, Spring 2015-2016
Undergraduate level
Introduction to the environmental sciences, explore the complex interactions between all components of the Earth system, and demonstrate how scientific knowledge and principles can help solve environmental problems. The class is using Hybrid/Flipped classroom pedagogy and is Sustainability approved.
University of Vermont, Spring 2015-2016
Undergraduate level
Introduction to the environmental sciences, explore the complex interactions between all components of the Earth system, and demonstrate how scientific knowledge and principles can help solve environmental problems. The class is using Hybrid/Flipped classroom pedagogy and is Sustainability approved.
Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry
University of Arizona, Spring 2012
Undergraduate and graduate level
Associate Instructor -
Inorganic and organic soil components - Aqueous solution chemistry - Mineral solubility and transformation - Redox reactions
University of Arizona, Spring 2012
Undergraduate and graduate level
Associate Instructor -
Inorganic and organic soil components - Aqueous solution chemistry - Mineral solubility and transformation - Redox reactions
QGIS for geologists Shortcourse
University of Vermont, June 2016
Introduction to Quantum GIS for geology faculty and grad students.
Introduction to Quantum GIS for geology faculty and grad students.
Rietveld Quantitative XRD Shortcourse
University of Arizona, May 2010
Advanced quantitative-XRD course for users of X'Pert Highscore Plus software (non-affiliated).
Advanced quantitative-XRD course for users of X'Pert Highscore Plus software (non-affiliated).
External Geodynamics - Geodynamique Externe
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Spring 2007
Geochemical cycling, physical and chemical weathering, pedognesis, carbon cycling
Undergraduate Level
Geochemical cycling, physical and chemical weathering, pedognesis, carbon cycling
Undergraduate Level
Mineralogy & Petrology
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Fall & Spring 2003-2004-2005-2006-2007
Naked-eye and microscopic observation of mineral and rocks. Criteria for their recognition.
Undergraduate & Graduate Levels
Naked-eye and microscopic observation of mineral and rocks. Criteria for their recognition.
Undergraduate & Graduate Levels
Crystal-chemistry and reactivity of fine particles
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Fall 2006
Clay mineralogy and XRD - Lab course
Graduate Level
Clay mineralogy and XRD - Lab course
Graduate Level
Soil Science
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Spring 2007
Soil Pedogenesis, Soil composition, CEC, Soil structure
Graduate Level
Soil Pedogenesis, Soil composition, CEC, Soil structure
Graduate Level
Fundamentals of Geochemistry
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Spring 2004
Geochronology, Cosmochemistry - Lecture & Exercises
Undergraduate Level
Geochronology, Cosmochemistry - Lecture & Exercises
Undergraduate Level
Introduction to Geoscience
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Fall 2006
Guest lectures
Undergraduate Level
Guest lectures
Undergraduate Level
Tectonics and Sedimentology - Field-trip
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Spring 2004-2005-2006
Filed trip - Mapping
Undergraduate Level
Filed trip - Mapping
Undergraduate Level
Orogeny of the Alps
Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre, Strasbourg, France, Spring 2007
Filed trip - Understanding the Hercynian orogeny
Graduate Level
Filed trip - Understanding the Hercynian orogeny
Graduate Level
last update: September 2018