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Dr. Meagen Pollock

Professor of Earth Sciences

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First Year Seminar

In 2019's FYS Beyond Broken Bones, students explored the wide variety of X-ray applications. X-rays have revolutionized society. By enabling us to see inside the human body and discover the structure of DNA, X-rays fundamentally transformed modern medicine. Medical imaging and airport security are ... » Learn More about First Year Seminar

Geochemistry

Geochemistry explores the chemical interactions between and among Earth’s spheres, including the chemistry of the physical environment and anthropogenic impacts. Geochemists essentially use chemical tools to understand the Earth and solve geological problems. We will explore geological problems that ... » Learn More about Geochemistry

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Igneous and metamorphic processes govern the rock cycle, from the formation of rocks at mid-ocean ridges, through subduction, collision, and continental rifting. Petrologic concepts help us understand the Earth system and societally relevant issues, like natural hazards and resources. This course ... » Learn More about Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Earth Materials

A course about minerals, rocks, and soils. We practice identifying and describing Earth materials using their physical, optical, and chemical properties. We learn to use field and lab techniques to test hypotheses about how Earth materials form and change in different tectonic and environmental ... » Learn More about Earth Materials

Geology of Natural Hazards

Natural hazards will affect most of us at some point in our lives. We will investigate spectacular hazards, like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, and hazards that are far less dramatic, but no less dangerous, like floods and coastal erosion. This course will help us understand why natural hazards ... » Learn More about Geology of Natural Hazards

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