Teaching
Teaching@UMKC:
| ENV-SCI 110R | Understanding
the Earth: Introduction to Environmental Science and
Laboratory |
| This
introductory
course surveys the processes that shape our planet. Topics
include: plate tectonics and mountain-building, rivers and
oceans, atmospheric circulation, weather and climate, and the
amazingly complex relationships between life on Earth and the
physical environment. (3 credits) Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022 |
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| GEOG 215 | Weather and Climate |
| Overview of weather processes and the main components of the
climate system. Emphasis is on the physical basis of daily
weather patterns, seasonal climate variability, and longer-term
climate change at local, regional, and global scales. The theme
throughout the course will be the importance of weather and
climate as major drivers of environmental change. (4 credits) Spring 2023 |
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| ENV-SCI 321 | Climate Change, Impact Assessment and Policy Response |
| This course introduces how scientists
assess observed climate change and predict future climate
change. Lectures, discussions, problem sets, and term papers
help students explore interactions among climate change, human
activities and policy responses. It helps students achieve an
appreciation for the role of accurate scientific information as
foundation for shaping political agreements and policies on
climate change. (3 credits) Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023 |
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| GEOG 406/5506 | Global Environmental Change |
| This course will examine the current
rates of global environmental change and potential causes in the
context of Earth's natural climate variability. The course will
follow a seminar format. Students will read and discuss
published articles on current and emerging theories of forcing
mechanisms in the Earth's systems. (3 credits) Spring 2017, Spring 2018 |
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| GEOG 444 | Spatial
Data
Analysis |
| Quantitative techniques and applications
of spatial data analysis. The course will cover basic geospatial
analysis techniques including hypothesis testing, kriging,
variagram analysis, multivariate analysis and reliability
analysis. Emphasis is on practical applications rather than
theories. Intended for Geology, Geography, Environmental
Studies, and relevant fields. Three hours lecture and one hour
computer lab per week. (4 credits) Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022 |
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| Law
8916 |
Legal
Response to Climate Change |
| Issues of law and policy that are
involved in the regulation of climate change. Course will
examine the causes and effects of global climate change and
legal tools available to address the issue. Enrollment
Requirements: You must be a student in the School of Law to take
this course. (1-2 credits) Spring 2019, Spring 2020 (Guest Lecturer) |
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| UPD 410 |
Planning and Design Studio III |
| Instruction in problem analysis and plan development for
defined urban or suburban location with multiple constituencies.
(4 credits) Fall 2020 (Guest Lecturer) |
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| GEOG 5597 |
Graduate Seminar in Geosciences |
| This graduate seminar examines emerging and current issues in
Environmental and Urban Geosciences. Most environmental issues
and their solutions are inherently multidisciplinary and are
characterized by significant interactions between oceans,
atmosphere, land, and society. In addition to examining these
issues, this seminar engages students in the process of
critically evaluating Earth and human systems studies. The
course provides students with a fundamental background of
today’s important environmental challenges and experience doing
the craft of science through critically reading, thinking,
writing, and speaking. (3 credits) Fall 2016, Spring 2021, Spring 2022 (Guest Lecturer) |
| ESS 210B | Geoscience Data Analysis | Fall 2005 |
| Guest Lecturer |
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| ESS 5 | The Atmosphere | Spring 2007 |
| Guest Lecturer, Teaching Assistant |
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| ESS 3 | Oceanography | Winter 2007 |
| Teaching Assistant |
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| ESS 1 | The Physical Environment | Fall 2006 |
| Teaching Assistant |