Full title: SC26NE02. Teaching the Anthropocene
Instructor(s): Robert M. Thorson
Endorser(s): GSA Geoscience Education Division
CEUs: 0.4
Date: Sat., 21 Mar.
Location: Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Start Time: 1 p.m.
End Time: 5 p.m.
Description: UConn's introductory geoscience course ERTH 1000E – The Human Epoch: Living in the Anthropocene was launched in 2020, won the college's award in 2023, and is the department's most highly enrolled course, reaching approximately 1,000 students per year on multiple campuses. This full-afternoon short course will share our experience and hear from others in a five-part session: (1) introductions of participants; (2) description of our students; (3) challenges; (4) objectives; and (5) the course schedule of 88 core concepts within 22 daily units across five modules. The session includes breakouts followed by discussion, a walking field trip to visit urban geology, and a shared takeaway from all participants.
By purchasing this item, you are buying a seat for an in-person short course.
Short Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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Product Code: SC26NE02
Product Category: SHORTC