ENST 6905 - Teaching Methods in Geology and Environmental Science
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41108,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Felicia Armstrong
Email: fparmstrong@ysu.edu
Alice Kwarteng
Email: aakwarteng@student.ysu.edu
Course Description
6905. Teaching Methods in Geology and Environmental Science . A required course for all Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences graduate teaching assistants. This course will provide guidance and instruction in teaching introductory laboratories in the department. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | Armstrong, Felicia | 9798385133604 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Scientific Method and Measurements | |
| 8/31 | Minerals and Their Uses | |
| 9/7 | Groundwater | |
| 9/14 | Photosynthesis | |
| 9/21 | Bacteria 1 | |
| 9/28 | Bacteria 2 Topo Maps and GPS |
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| 10/5 | Biodiversity | |
| 10/12 | Recylcing at YSU Diverting Waste |
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| 10/19 | Water Quality 1 | |
| 10/26 | Water Quality 2 Wetlands |
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| 11/2 | Cleaning Up Oil | |
| 11/9 | Acid Mine Drainage | |
| 11/16 | Prepare Make Up Labs Review for Final |
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| 11/23 | Prep Lab Exam W-F, No Class, Thanksgiving Holiday |
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| 11/30 | Lab Final | |
| 12/7 | Finalize Grades |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.