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I really enjoyed taking geosci110 with Clay Kelly! He's a good guy who is educated on and truly cares about the topics he discusses in class. I always knew what exam content to expect, and while there were weekly quizzes, they were open book and no time limit. Very easy person to talk to, and very accommodating. I would recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Wonderful professor, class is so interesting and you learn so much. Prof Kelly is very caring, funny, knowledgable and passionate. Weekly discussions w/ interesting readings. Lectures very engaging and clear. Discussion was actually interesting and helpful to understanding of content. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this class!!!!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Kelly is a great guy and very approachable if you need help on anything. Tests can be hit or miss but he is funny during lecture and really cares about all his students.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Kelly was a great teacher in this class, his lectures were quite interesting but definitely content heavy. He graded quite fairly and gives good feedback on what was correct and where you go wrong on an assignment. i would highly suggest taking a classes with Dr. Kelly at least once as they lay a good ground work for what a class should be.Rate My Professors ↗
He is very knowledgable, and engaging during lectures, and often wants participation. He grades somewhat hard, however he is available and willing to help outside of class, and is very flexible to help with the difficult class material. Very good professor.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Kelly is a great lecturer who is both extremely passionate about paleoceanography and has a good sense of humor. Though the content material is dense and can be difficult, Clay is accessible to students and does his best to explain and provide good feedback on assignments.Rate My Professors ↗
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Evolution and Extinction examines contemporary views on the origin and diversification of life, focusing on controversies regarding evolution, mass extinctions, and the co-evolution of Earth and life.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Clay Kelly
Clay Kelly taught a course featuring lectures, weekly discussions, and online reading quizzes. Students reported that exams were multiple-choice and covered material from both readings and lectures, with one student finding the lecture content disorganized and difficult to follow.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis is individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Involves mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Mentored individual research and study for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study: Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced Topics in Geology covers special topics in Geoscience, focusing on evaluating research, assessing scientific information, and communicating results to peers.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Research course in GEOSCI supervised by individual faculty members, requiring graduate or professional standing.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 110 | Evolution and Extinction |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 875 | Advanced Topics in Geology |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 199 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 875 | Advanced Topics in Geology |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI/ZOOLOGY 542 | Invertebrate Paleontology |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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