Current instructor

Matthew Turner

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Classes with Matthew Turner

ENVIRST 990

Research

1–12 credits

ENVIRST 990 is an independent research and writing course fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Paul BlockLisa Naughton+49 more

No recorded grade history

ENVIRST/GEOG 339

Conservation and Climate Change - Local to International Strategies

3–4 credits

Examines conservation through a geographical lens, analyzing physical and social dimensions of environmental problems and debates.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Matthew Turner is knowledgeable and cares about students, often providing review sessions and staying late for questions. However, his lectures are frequently described as dull, repetitive, and slow, with some students finding his intense eye contact uncomfortable. Exams are generally considered easy, particularly when studying provided review sheets.

Anjo BrekaloMatthew Turner

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
GEOG 175

Topics in Geography

3 credits

GEOG 175 explores emerging topics in human geography and people-environment geography.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Bill LimpisathianMatthew Turner

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
GEOG 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

GEOG 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2011: 3.86 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Song GaoStephen Young+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
GEOG 990

Research and Thesis

1–9 credits

GEOG 990 is an individual mentored study course for completing theses, arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Song GaoStephen Young+26 more

No recorded grade history

GEOG 999

Independent Work

1–3 credits

GEOG 999 is an independent study course allowing students to arrange specific work with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Song GaoStephen Young+14 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ENVIRST 990Research
Fall 2026ENVIRST/GEOG 339Conservation and Climate Change - Local to International Strategies
Fall 2026GEOG 175Topics in Geography
Fall 2026GEOG 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026GEOG 699Directed Study
Fall 2026GEOG 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026GEOG 999Independent Work

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