Study on an individual or group basis in geologic, hydrologic, or oceanographic problems, under members of the graduate staff. Topics include: geochemistry, geomorphology, geophysics; glaciology; groundwater, structural, and regional geology; crystallography, mineralogy; petrology; thermodynamics; ore deposits; earth resource policy; paleontology; sedimentation; stratigraphy; water resources management; chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; earth systems; earth science teaching methods. Special fee on some topics.

The United Nations? 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides an overarching set of goals to enhance fundamental well-being for all. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are mutually reinforcing; for example, environmental sustainability impacts gender equality/women's empowerment and vice versa. This course examines environment-related SDGs through a gender lens. Topics include but are not limited to: SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate change).

Issues faced within the classroom including evaluation methods, classroom climate and diversity, instructional approaches, teaching and learning resources, and student behavior. Case studies.

Cognitive theories and their application to classroom instruction. Examination of historical relation between cognition and education as well as current application of cognitive theory in the learning process. Cognitive skills involved in the learning process. Teaching strategies that enhance the use of cognitive skills and improve learning and teaching effectiveness.