Spring 2026
Section 4409 of ENVS12
Introduction to Environmental Science -- : Jan 28 - May 06 2026
This course meets on campus during specified days and times. This is a late start short term section.
Section 4502 of GEOL1
The Earth -- : Jan 26 - May 10 2026
This is a late start short term section. Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. This is a late start short term section. Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. While not required, there is an available 1-unit lab companion to this course, GEOL 1L. Together, these two courses fulfill the GE science requirement with lab. The lab covers material in a hands-on way, and delves more deeply into many of the topics, especially rock and mineral identification. Labs are available in person on the Santa Rosa campus.
Section 4810 of GEOL1
The Earth -- : Jan 26 - May 10 2026
This is a late start short term section. Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. This is a late start short term section. Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. While not required, there is an available 1-unit lab companion to this course, GEOL 1L. Together, these two courses fulfill the GE science requirement with lab. The lab covers material in a hands-on way, and delves more deeply into many of the topics, especially rock and mineral identification. Labs are available in person on the Santa Rosa campus.
Section 6470 of GEOL2
Introduction to Oceanography -- : Jan 26 - May 10 2026
This is late start short term section. Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas.
Section 8274 of ENVS12
Introduction to Environmental Science -- : Jan 26 - May 10 2026
This is a late start short term section. Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas.
Fall 2025
Section 0793 of ENVS12
Introduction to Environmental Science -- : Sep 08 - Dec 12 2025
Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. This is a late-start class; please note the start and end dates.
Section 2110 of GEOL1
The Earth -- : Sep 10 - Dec 10 2025
This is a blended section, meaning that the course meets on campus 3 hours per week on the specified days and times, and 1.0 hour is provided online via Canvas. This is a late-start class; please note the start and end dates.
Section 2173 of GEOL20
Natural Disasters -- : Sep 08 - Dec 12 2025
Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. This is a late-start class; please note the start and end dates.
Section 3696 of GEOL1
The Earth -- : Sep 08 - Dec 12 2025
Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. This is a late-start class; please note the start and end dates.
Section 4115 of ENVS12
Introduction to Environmental Science -- : Sep 08 - Dec 12 2025
Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas. This is a late-start class; please note the start and end dates.
Summer 2025
Section 8573 of GEOL20
Natural Disasters -- : Jun 16 - Jul 27 2025
Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas.
Section 8621 of ENVS12
Introduction to Environmental Science -- : Jun 16 - Jul 27 2025
Asynchronous delivery of material via Canvas.
We will be using CANVAS for all online course management including weekly online quizzes, wiki-pages, glossaries, exam scores (gradebook function), project submissions (via electronic uploads), and lecture pages for all classes. Please make sure you're very familiar with Canvas and how to crop, rotate and upload photos and files.
Ph.D. Geological Oceanography, University of Rhode Island (2009)
B.Sc. HONS Geology, University of Tasmania (2004)
B.Sc. Geology, James Cook University (2003)
2013 - _____: SRJC Petaluma
2010 - 2013: Visiting Assistant Professor, St. Lawrence University.
2009 - 2010: Postdoctoral Research, University of Rhode Island.
2004 - 2009: Ph.D. Research, University of Rhode Island.