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Loved this class way more than was expecting. The professor knows their stuff and is genuinely into the material, which makes a big difference. The midterm and final are 5 choice multiple choice, which is about the easiest exam you can get, but you go to go class and actually study to do well.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Peters is very interested in the course. The weekly quizzes can be confusing. The midterm average was VERY bad but if you studied you should be able to do well. You must attend lecture to do well in the class. Cheating was apparently quite prevalent and the professor takes it VERY seriously, you will get a violation if he suspects you.Rate My Professors ↗
Very cool professor, clearly passionate about the topic and well-spoken. I will say that if you don't attend class and consistently do the readings, there's just no possible way you'll be able to learn and retain all of the information necessary to get a good grade on the final. Not always a fan of his music before class, lolRate My Professors ↗
Really liked this one. I feel like I learned much more than in other 100-level gen ed classes. Multiple choice exams are just like the weekly quizzes, so there are no surprises. Would highly recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
Best 100-level class I've ever had at UW. Great balance between introducing concepts and going in to some depth. Exams are multiple choice, which is as easy as it gets but you do have to study.Rate My Professors ↗
Although the workload was not terrible, the content itself was very difficult to grasp as an intro level course. Took this class reccomended as a social science major to get gen ed credit and hated it. Too much information for students, final exam was incredibly difficult.Rate My Professors ↗
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Survey of sedimentation processes and products, covering depositional environments, sedimentary tectonics, sequence stratigraphy, and analytical methods.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.33 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2017: 3.03 GPA, 57.9% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGeological Field Investigation covers the study and application of principles and methods for geologic mapping and Earth history reconstruction.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.64 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.50 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sampleInvolves 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 — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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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 430 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 457 | Geological Field Investigation |
| 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 110 | Evolution and Extinction |
| 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/GLE 431 | Sedimentology & Stratigraphy Lab |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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